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eScholarships Monthly! November 2013 TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUE National Rifle Association Youth Wildlife Art Contest For grades 1 - 12. Entries may portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Amount: $250 - $1,000 November 04, 2013 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer and Graduate Scholarships The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. The scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to undergraduate and graduate students. Amount: Varies November 05, 2013 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Full, merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs. Amount: Expenses associated with program November 05, 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - National Association of Secondary School Principals Award based on community and volunteer activities. Grades 5 - 12. Amount: State winners - $1,000, National winners - $5,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC. November 05, 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Provides an opportunity for young scientists, grades 9 - 12, to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science projects and compete for awards and scholarships. Both team and individual competitions. Competitors must compete in local and state contests. Deadlines vary with state, but are usually in Fall of year. Amount: $500 - $75,000 November 06, 2013 Sphinx Competition for String Players The competition is open to all Junior High, High School and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S. All semi-finalists are eligible for scholarships in partner music schools, summer music camps and quality instruments. Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 November 12, 2013 Society for Science & the Public - Intel Science Talent Search For High School Seniors who have completed independent science research projects and wish to pursue careers in science, math, engineering or medicine. Amount: $1,000 - $100,000 November 13, 2013 American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, disability research, health promotion or a field related to disability and health. Must be full time undergraduate or graduate student. Amount: Under $1,000 November 15, 2013 Page 1 Copyright 2013 College Guidance Consultants

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Rifle Association Youth

Wildlife Art Contest

For grades 1 - 12 Entries may portray any North

American game bird or animal that may be legally

hunted or trapped

Amount $250 - $1000

November 04 2013

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Undergraduate Transfer and

Graduate Scholarships

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundationacirceurotrades scholarship

programs are designed to encourage and support

outstanding students who work hard demonstrate a

strong will to succeed and have financial need The

scholarships provide financial assistance and

academic support to undergraduate and graduate

students

Amount Varies

November 05 2013

National Security Language

Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

Full merit-based scholarships for eligible high school

students to learn less commonly taught languages in

summer and academic-year overseas immersion

programs

Amount Expenses associated with program

November 05 2013

Prudential Spirit of Community

Awards - National Association of

Secondary School Principals

Award based on community and volunteer activities

Grades 5 - 12

Amount State winners - $1000 National winners -

$5000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington

DC

November 05 2013

Intel International Science and

Engineering Fair

Provides an opportunity for young scientists grades

9 - 12 to share ideas showcase cutting-edge

science projects and compete for awards and

scholarships Both team and individual competitions

Competitors must compete in local and state

contests Deadlines vary with state but are usually in

Fall of year

Amount $500 - $75000

November 06 2013

Sphinx Competition for String

Players

The competition is open to all Junior High High

School and College age Black and Latino string

players residing in the US All semi-finalists are

eligible for scholarships in partner music schools

summer music camps and quality instruments

Amount $2000 - $10000

November 12 2013

Society for Science amp the Public -

Intel Science Talent Search

For High School Seniors who have completed

independent science research projects and wish to

pursue careers in science math engineering or

medicine

Amount $1000 - $100000

November 13 2013

American Association on Health

and Disability (AAHD)

Preference will be given to students majoring in

public health disability studies disability research

health promotion or a field related to disability and

health Must be full time undergraduate or graduate

student

Amount Under $1000

November 15 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEClubZ Annual Achievement

Award

For students in grades 5-12 For students who have

shown strong character in the classroom overcome

obstacles at school shown leadership among their

peers or simply improved since the beginning of the

year

Amount Varies

November 15 2013

Maryknoll Student Essay

Contest

For students grades 6 - 12 Theme for essay Jesus

tells us Love your neighbor as you love yourself

Today many people from other countries are moving

into our neighborhoods and schools but often do not

feel welcome Write an essay describing an

experience of newcomers arriving that you have

seen or heard about Recalling Jesusacirceurotrade words

what could you do to make your new neighbors feel

welcome

Amount $150 - $1000

November 15 2013

National Cosmetology

Association - Sally Beauty

Scholarship

High school graduates desiring to enter the

cosmetology profession

Amount $1000

November 15 2013

National Rifle Association -

Jeanne E Bray Memorial

Scholarship

For dependent children of any public law

enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was

a member of NRA at time of death and dependent

children of any current or retired law enforcement

officers who are living and have current NRA

membership

Amount Up to $2000 per year

November 15 2013

National Security Agency -

Stokes Educational Scholarship

Program

SAT-1600 ACT-25 High school GPA 30 or higher

demonstrate leadership abilities US citizen must

work for National Security Agency after graduation

Must major in computer or electrical engineering

computer science mathematics or intelligence

analysis

Amount Tuition books fees

November 15 2013

Texas Music Educators

Association

For students who are interested in becoming a

teacher with a commitment to music education

Amount $2000 - $3000

November 15 2013

Writers Digest Short Short

Story Competition

Submit a fiction short story manuscript of 1500

words or fewer Other contests available on website

Amount $100 - $3000

November 15 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFirst Freedom Student

Competition

The First Freedom Student Competition is a national

essay contest offering 9th - 12th grade students

nationwide an opportunity to compete for awards as

they examine religious freedom its history current

importance and relevance in their lives Online

registration deadline is November 12th

Amount $2500

November 18 2013

Women in Aviation International

Scholarships

Must be member of Women in Aviation

International Various scholarships listed on

webpage - some are available to high school

students

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 18 2013

Spokeo Connections

Scholarship

Applicant must be either a recently graduated high

school Senior who will enroll as a freshman at a four

year or two year college or university in the spring

OR a student currently enrolled on a full-time basis

at an accredited four-year or two-year college or

university Write essay on one of three topics listed

on webpage

Amount $1000

November 20 2013

BBG Communications - Youth

Volunteer Scholarship

Explain in a 1000 words or less why you have

chosen to volunteer and how this experience has

changed your life

Amount $500

November 29 2013

Chick and Sophie Major

Memorial Duck Calling Contest

Students throughout the United States have the

opportunity to compete for a scholarship in the

Worlds Championship Duck Calling Contest

Qualifying contests deadlines vary according to

State Contest is in November of each year

Amount $500 - $2000

November 29 2013

A Poulin Jr Poetry Prize US citizen 18 amp older who have not published a book

of poetry Costs $25

Amount $1500

November 30 2013

Chinese Professional

Scholarship - Houston

For HS seniors of Chinese descent (at least 14)

whose parent or legal guardian resides in the

Greater Houston Metropolitan area and will begin

college in the Fall of 2013 One award is designated

for applicants who are interested in a career in

teaching elementary or secondary schools

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECPAexcel Student Scholarship

Drawing

Open to students majoring in accounting Must be

currently enrolled in at least one accounting course

to be considered for this award

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

Helicopter Foundation

International

Multiple scholarships available for students who wish

to become commercial helicopter pilots and

helicopter maintenance technicians

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 30 2013

Lights Camera Save Video

Contest

Submit video that encourages teens to educate

themselves and their peers about the value of saving

and using money wisely

Amount $1000 - $5000

November 30 2013

National Catholic Society of

Foresters Scholarship

Must be a member of the National Catholic Society

of Foresters and has held an insurance policy for at

least 2 years

Amount $4000

November 30 2013

New Look Laser Tattoo Removal

Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships for students pursuing

higher education with an emphasis in one of the

following fields nursing medicine natural or applied

sciences or engineering

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

PEO (Philanthropic

Educational Organization)

International - STAR Scholarship

For HS senior women 20 years or less 30 GPA

citizen or legal permanent resident of the United

States or Canada Recommended by a PEO

chapter

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom -

Education Matters $5K

Scholarship

Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of

application Submit an online short written response

(250 words or less) for the question acirceuroœWhat would

you say to someone who thinks education doesnt

matter or that college is a waste of time and

moneyacirceurobull

Amount $5000

November 30 2013

Society of Vacuum Coaters

Foundation

For students entering or already participating in a

course of study related to vacuum coating

technology

Amount Not listed

November 30 2013

Stop-Paintingcom Scholarships Submit a 500 word essay on one of the topics listed

on the Stop-Paintingcom website

Amount $500

November 30 2013

Texas Chapter of The Wildlife

Society

For college students pursuing degrees in programs

that will prepare them for careers in natural resource

conservation

Amount Varies

November 30 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEVanguard Women in Information

Technology Scholarship

Program

For female students Junior and Senior college

students who demonstrate academic excellence and

are pursuing studies in computer science computer

engineering web design or other IT-related

disciplines

Amount Up to $10000

November 30 2013

Association for Women in

Aviation Maintenance

Must be a member of AWAM For students

interested in all areas of avaiation maintenance

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Air Force ROTC Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded based on a

combination of SAT andor ACT scores (no mixing

allowed) class rank GPA and the number of

advanced placement or honors courses completed

through grade 11 Must be enrolled in an AFROTC

program in college

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Alzheimeracirceurotrades Foundation of

America - Teens Video

Competition

For students between the ages of 13 and 19 Submit

an autobiography and create an artistic or

documentary video of two minutes or less that

conveys a moment in relation to Alzheimers

Amount $250 - $500

December 01 2013

American Association of High

School Physics Teachers -

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for

Future Teachers

For students who plan to pursue a career in physics

teaching at the high school level Must be US

citizen

Amount $2000

December 01 2013

American Quarter Horse

Association Scholarships

Multiple scholarships offered by the American

Quarter Horse Association Must be member of the

association

Amount $500 - $25000

December 01 2013

American Society of Safety

Engineers

For full-time students pursuing an undergraduate

degree in occupational safety amp health or a closely

related field

Amount $1000 - $6000

December 01 2013

Fleet Reserve Association -

Americanism Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 You

must write an essay of no more than 350 words on

the following topic acirceuroœThe Bill of Rights and Meacirceurobull

You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet

Reserve Association a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or

a Member-at-Large to enter

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 01 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEHaraldson Foundation

Scholarship - University of

Texas

For high school Seniors who plan to attend the

University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled

students Must demonstrate academic excellence

(High SAT or ACT scores Top 10 of graduation

class)

Amount $33600

December 01 2013

Independent Pool amp Spa Service

Association Scholarship Fund

Must be self-employed swimming poolspa service

technicians or immediate family in California

Arizona Texas Florida and Nevada

Amount Not listed

December 01 2013

Intercollegiate Studies Institute -

Delaware Essay Contest

December 01 2013

National Rifle Association Civil

Rights Defense Fund Youth

Essay Contest

Grades K -12 1000 word essay on topic The

Second Amendment to the Constitution Why it is

important to our nation

Amount $100 - $1000 Savings Bonds

December 01 2013

National Society of Black

Physicists Scholarships

For graduate and undergraduate minority students

with a declared major in physics

Amount Varies with scholarships

December 01 2013

Papercheckcom - Charles

Shafae Scholarship Fund

Must be currently enrolled college student Discuss

how government subsidies affect the growing obesity

epidemic in the US

Amount $500

December 01 2013

Texas PTA High School

Scholarship

Graduating Senior from a Texas high school

Applicant or guardian must be a member of a local

PTA

Amount $1000

December 01 2013

United States Bowling Congress

- CHUCK HALL STAR OF

TOMORROW

Award recognizes star qualities in a male USBC

Youth member who competes in the sport of

bowling Star qualities include distinguished certified

bowling performances on the local state and

national level academic achievement and extra-

curricular

Amount $6000

December 01 2013

Annies Sustainable Agriculture

Scholarship

Students must be studying sustainableorganic

agriculture

Amount Varies

December 02 2013

Elie Wiesel Foundation for

Humanity

Open to full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at

accredited 4-year US institutions This years

suggested topic Articulate with clarity an ethical

issue that you have encountered and analyze what it

has taught you about ethics and yourself

Amount $500 - 5000

December 02 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEClubZ Annual Achievement

Award

For students in grades 5-12 For students who have

shown strong character in the classroom overcome

obstacles at school shown leadership among their

peers or simply improved since the beginning of the

year

Amount Varies

November 15 2013

Maryknoll Student Essay

Contest

For students grades 6 - 12 Theme for essay Jesus

tells us Love your neighbor as you love yourself

Today many people from other countries are moving

into our neighborhoods and schools but often do not

feel welcome Write an essay describing an

experience of newcomers arriving that you have

seen or heard about Recalling Jesusacirceurotrade words

what could you do to make your new neighbors feel

welcome

Amount $150 - $1000

November 15 2013

National Cosmetology

Association - Sally Beauty

Scholarship

High school graduates desiring to enter the

cosmetology profession

Amount $1000

November 15 2013

National Rifle Association -

Jeanne E Bray Memorial

Scholarship

For dependent children of any public law

enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was

a member of NRA at time of death and dependent

children of any current or retired law enforcement

officers who are living and have current NRA

membership

Amount Up to $2000 per year

November 15 2013

National Security Agency -

Stokes Educational Scholarship

Program

SAT-1600 ACT-25 High school GPA 30 or higher

demonstrate leadership abilities US citizen must

work for National Security Agency after graduation

Must major in computer or electrical engineering

computer science mathematics or intelligence

analysis

Amount Tuition books fees

November 15 2013

Texas Music Educators

Association

For students who are interested in becoming a

teacher with a commitment to music education

Amount $2000 - $3000

November 15 2013

Writers Digest Short Short

Story Competition

Submit a fiction short story manuscript of 1500

words or fewer Other contests available on website

Amount $100 - $3000

November 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFirst Freedom Student

Competition

The First Freedom Student Competition is a national

essay contest offering 9th - 12th grade students

nationwide an opportunity to compete for awards as

they examine religious freedom its history current

importance and relevance in their lives Online

registration deadline is November 12th

Amount $2500

November 18 2013

Women in Aviation International

Scholarships

Must be member of Women in Aviation

International Various scholarships listed on

webpage - some are available to high school

students

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 18 2013

Spokeo Connections

Scholarship

Applicant must be either a recently graduated high

school Senior who will enroll as a freshman at a four

year or two year college or university in the spring

OR a student currently enrolled on a full-time basis

at an accredited four-year or two-year college or

university Write essay on one of three topics listed

on webpage

Amount $1000

November 20 2013

BBG Communications - Youth

Volunteer Scholarship

Explain in a 1000 words or less why you have

chosen to volunteer and how this experience has

changed your life

Amount $500

November 29 2013

Chick and Sophie Major

Memorial Duck Calling Contest

Students throughout the United States have the

opportunity to compete for a scholarship in the

Worlds Championship Duck Calling Contest

Qualifying contests deadlines vary according to

State Contest is in November of each year

Amount $500 - $2000

November 29 2013

A Poulin Jr Poetry Prize US citizen 18 amp older who have not published a book

of poetry Costs $25

Amount $1500

November 30 2013

Chinese Professional

Scholarship - Houston

For HS seniors of Chinese descent (at least 14)

whose parent or legal guardian resides in the

Greater Houston Metropolitan area and will begin

college in the Fall of 2013 One award is designated

for applicants who are interested in a career in

teaching elementary or secondary schools

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECPAexcel Student Scholarship

Drawing

Open to students majoring in accounting Must be

currently enrolled in at least one accounting course

to be considered for this award

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

Helicopter Foundation

International

Multiple scholarships available for students who wish

to become commercial helicopter pilots and

helicopter maintenance technicians

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 30 2013

Lights Camera Save Video

Contest

Submit video that encourages teens to educate

themselves and their peers about the value of saving

and using money wisely

Amount $1000 - $5000

November 30 2013

National Catholic Society of

Foresters Scholarship

Must be a member of the National Catholic Society

of Foresters and has held an insurance policy for at

least 2 years

Amount $4000

November 30 2013

New Look Laser Tattoo Removal

Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships for students pursuing

higher education with an emphasis in one of the

following fields nursing medicine natural or applied

sciences or engineering

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

PEO (Philanthropic

Educational Organization)

International - STAR Scholarship

For HS senior women 20 years or less 30 GPA

citizen or legal permanent resident of the United

States or Canada Recommended by a PEO

chapter

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom -

Education Matters $5K

Scholarship

Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of

application Submit an online short written response

(250 words or less) for the question acirceuroœWhat would

you say to someone who thinks education doesnt

matter or that college is a waste of time and

moneyacirceurobull

Amount $5000

November 30 2013

Society of Vacuum Coaters

Foundation

For students entering or already participating in a

course of study related to vacuum coating

technology

Amount Not listed

November 30 2013

Stop-Paintingcom Scholarships Submit a 500 word essay on one of the topics listed

on the Stop-Paintingcom website

Amount $500

November 30 2013

Texas Chapter of The Wildlife

Society

For college students pursuing degrees in programs

that will prepare them for careers in natural resource

conservation

Amount Varies

November 30 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEVanguard Women in Information

Technology Scholarship

Program

For female students Junior and Senior college

students who demonstrate academic excellence and

are pursuing studies in computer science computer

engineering web design or other IT-related

disciplines

Amount Up to $10000

November 30 2013

Association for Women in

Aviation Maintenance

Must be a member of AWAM For students

interested in all areas of avaiation maintenance

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Air Force ROTC Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded based on a

combination of SAT andor ACT scores (no mixing

allowed) class rank GPA and the number of

advanced placement or honors courses completed

through grade 11 Must be enrolled in an AFROTC

program in college

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Alzheimeracirceurotrades Foundation of

America - Teens Video

Competition

For students between the ages of 13 and 19 Submit

an autobiography and create an artistic or

documentary video of two minutes or less that

conveys a moment in relation to Alzheimers

Amount $250 - $500

December 01 2013

American Association of High

School Physics Teachers -

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for

Future Teachers

For students who plan to pursue a career in physics

teaching at the high school level Must be US

citizen

Amount $2000

December 01 2013

American Quarter Horse

Association Scholarships

Multiple scholarships offered by the American

Quarter Horse Association Must be member of the

association

Amount $500 - $25000

December 01 2013

American Society of Safety

Engineers

For full-time students pursuing an undergraduate

degree in occupational safety amp health or a closely

related field

Amount $1000 - $6000

December 01 2013

Fleet Reserve Association -

Americanism Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 You

must write an essay of no more than 350 words on

the following topic acirceuroœThe Bill of Rights and Meacirceurobull

You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet

Reserve Association a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or

a Member-at-Large to enter

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 01 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEHaraldson Foundation

Scholarship - University of

Texas

For high school Seniors who plan to attend the

University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled

students Must demonstrate academic excellence

(High SAT or ACT scores Top 10 of graduation

class)

Amount $33600

December 01 2013

Independent Pool amp Spa Service

Association Scholarship Fund

Must be self-employed swimming poolspa service

technicians or immediate family in California

Arizona Texas Florida and Nevada

Amount Not listed

December 01 2013

Intercollegiate Studies Institute -

Delaware Essay Contest

December 01 2013

National Rifle Association Civil

Rights Defense Fund Youth

Essay Contest

Grades K -12 1000 word essay on topic The

Second Amendment to the Constitution Why it is

important to our nation

Amount $100 - $1000 Savings Bonds

December 01 2013

National Society of Black

Physicists Scholarships

For graduate and undergraduate minority students

with a declared major in physics

Amount Varies with scholarships

December 01 2013

Papercheckcom - Charles

Shafae Scholarship Fund

Must be currently enrolled college student Discuss

how government subsidies affect the growing obesity

epidemic in the US

Amount $500

December 01 2013

Texas PTA High School

Scholarship

Graduating Senior from a Texas high school

Applicant or guardian must be a member of a local

PTA

Amount $1000

December 01 2013

United States Bowling Congress

- CHUCK HALL STAR OF

TOMORROW

Award recognizes star qualities in a male USBC

Youth member who competes in the sport of

bowling Star qualities include distinguished certified

bowling performances on the local state and

national level academic achievement and extra-

curricular

Amount $6000

December 01 2013

Annies Sustainable Agriculture

Scholarship

Students must be studying sustainableorganic

agriculture

Amount Varies

December 02 2013

Elie Wiesel Foundation for

Humanity

Open to full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at

accredited 4-year US institutions This years

suggested topic Articulate with clarity an ethical

issue that you have encountered and analyze what it

has taught you about ethics and yourself

Amount $500 - 5000

December 02 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFirst Freedom Student

Competition

The First Freedom Student Competition is a national

essay contest offering 9th - 12th grade students

nationwide an opportunity to compete for awards as

they examine religious freedom its history current

importance and relevance in their lives Online

registration deadline is November 12th

Amount $2500

November 18 2013

Women in Aviation International

Scholarships

Must be member of Women in Aviation

International Various scholarships listed on

webpage - some are available to high school

students

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 18 2013

Spokeo Connections

Scholarship

Applicant must be either a recently graduated high

school Senior who will enroll as a freshman at a four

year or two year college or university in the spring

OR a student currently enrolled on a full-time basis

at an accredited four-year or two-year college or

university Write essay on one of three topics listed

on webpage

Amount $1000

November 20 2013

BBG Communications - Youth

Volunteer Scholarship

Explain in a 1000 words or less why you have

chosen to volunteer and how this experience has

changed your life

Amount $500

November 29 2013

Chick and Sophie Major

Memorial Duck Calling Contest

Students throughout the United States have the

opportunity to compete for a scholarship in the

Worlds Championship Duck Calling Contest

Qualifying contests deadlines vary according to

State Contest is in November of each year

Amount $500 - $2000

November 29 2013

A Poulin Jr Poetry Prize US citizen 18 amp older who have not published a book

of poetry Costs $25

Amount $1500

November 30 2013

Chinese Professional

Scholarship - Houston

For HS seniors of Chinese descent (at least 14)

whose parent or legal guardian resides in the

Greater Houston Metropolitan area and will begin

college in the Fall of 2013 One award is designated

for applicants who are interested in a career in

teaching elementary or secondary schools

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECPAexcel Student Scholarship

Drawing

Open to students majoring in accounting Must be

currently enrolled in at least one accounting course

to be considered for this award

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

Helicopter Foundation

International

Multiple scholarships available for students who wish

to become commercial helicopter pilots and

helicopter maintenance technicians

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 30 2013

Lights Camera Save Video

Contest

Submit video that encourages teens to educate

themselves and their peers about the value of saving

and using money wisely

Amount $1000 - $5000

November 30 2013

National Catholic Society of

Foresters Scholarship

Must be a member of the National Catholic Society

of Foresters and has held an insurance policy for at

least 2 years

Amount $4000

November 30 2013

New Look Laser Tattoo Removal

Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships for students pursuing

higher education with an emphasis in one of the

following fields nursing medicine natural or applied

sciences or engineering

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

PEO (Philanthropic

Educational Organization)

International - STAR Scholarship

For HS senior women 20 years or less 30 GPA

citizen or legal permanent resident of the United

States or Canada Recommended by a PEO

chapter

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom -

Education Matters $5K

Scholarship

Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of

application Submit an online short written response

(250 words or less) for the question acirceuroœWhat would

you say to someone who thinks education doesnt

matter or that college is a waste of time and

moneyacirceurobull

Amount $5000

November 30 2013

Society of Vacuum Coaters

Foundation

For students entering or already participating in a

course of study related to vacuum coating

technology

Amount Not listed

November 30 2013

Stop-Paintingcom Scholarships Submit a 500 word essay on one of the topics listed

on the Stop-Paintingcom website

Amount $500

November 30 2013

Texas Chapter of The Wildlife

Society

For college students pursuing degrees in programs

that will prepare them for careers in natural resource

conservation

Amount Varies

November 30 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEVanguard Women in Information

Technology Scholarship

Program

For female students Junior and Senior college

students who demonstrate academic excellence and

are pursuing studies in computer science computer

engineering web design or other IT-related

disciplines

Amount Up to $10000

November 30 2013

Association for Women in

Aviation Maintenance

Must be a member of AWAM For students

interested in all areas of avaiation maintenance

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Air Force ROTC Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded based on a

combination of SAT andor ACT scores (no mixing

allowed) class rank GPA and the number of

advanced placement or honors courses completed

through grade 11 Must be enrolled in an AFROTC

program in college

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Alzheimeracirceurotrades Foundation of

America - Teens Video

Competition

For students between the ages of 13 and 19 Submit

an autobiography and create an artistic or

documentary video of two minutes or less that

conveys a moment in relation to Alzheimers

Amount $250 - $500

December 01 2013

American Association of High

School Physics Teachers -

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for

Future Teachers

For students who plan to pursue a career in physics

teaching at the high school level Must be US

citizen

Amount $2000

December 01 2013

American Quarter Horse

Association Scholarships

Multiple scholarships offered by the American

Quarter Horse Association Must be member of the

association

Amount $500 - $25000

December 01 2013

American Society of Safety

Engineers

For full-time students pursuing an undergraduate

degree in occupational safety amp health or a closely

related field

Amount $1000 - $6000

December 01 2013

Fleet Reserve Association -

Americanism Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 You

must write an essay of no more than 350 words on

the following topic acirceuroœThe Bill of Rights and Meacirceurobull

You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet

Reserve Association a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or

a Member-at-Large to enter

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 01 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEHaraldson Foundation

Scholarship - University of

Texas

For high school Seniors who plan to attend the

University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled

students Must demonstrate academic excellence

(High SAT or ACT scores Top 10 of graduation

class)

Amount $33600

December 01 2013

Independent Pool amp Spa Service

Association Scholarship Fund

Must be self-employed swimming poolspa service

technicians or immediate family in California

Arizona Texas Florida and Nevada

Amount Not listed

December 01 2013

Intercollegiate Studies Institute -

Delaware Essay Contest

December 01 2013

National Rifle Association Civil

Rights Defense Fund Youth

Essay Contest

Grades K -12 1000 word essay on topic The

Second Amendment to the Constitution Why it is

important to our nation

Amount $100 - $1000 Savings Bonds

December 01 2013

National Society of Black

Physicists Scholarships

For graduate and undergraduate minority students

with a declared major in physics

Amount Varies with scholarships

December 01 2013

Papercheckcom - Charles

Shafae Scholarship Fund

Must be currently enrolled college student Discuss

how government subsidies affect the growing obesity

epidemic in the US

Amount $500

December 01 2013

Texas PTA High School

Scholarship

Graduating Senior from a Texas high school

Applicant or guardian must be a member of a local

PTA

Amount $1000

December 01 2013

United States Bowling Congress

- CHUCK HALL STAR OF

TOMORROW

Award recognizes star qualities in a male USBC

Youth member who competes in the sport of

bowling Star qualities include distinguished certified

bowling performances on the local state and

national level academic achievement and extra-

curricular

Amount $6000

December 01 2013

Annies Sustainable Agriculture

Scholarship

Students must be studying sustainableorganic

agriculture

Amount Varies

December 02 2013

Elie Wiesel Foundation for

Humanity

Open to full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at

accredited 4-year US institutions This years

suggested topic Articulate with clarity an ethical

issue that you have encountered and analyze what it

has taught you about ethics and yourself

Amount $500 - 5000

December 02 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECPAexcel Student Scholarship

Drawing

Open to students majoring in accounting Must be

currently enrolled in at least one accounting course

to be considered for this award

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

Helicopter Foundation

International

Multiple scholarships available for students who wish

to become commercial helicopter pilots and

helicopter maintenance technicians

Amount Varies with scholarship

November 30 2013

Lights Camera Save Video

Contest

Submit video that encourages teens to educate

themselves and their peers about the value of saving

and using money wisely

Amount $1000 - $5000

November 30 2013

National Catholic Society of

Foresters Scholarship

Must be a member of the National Catholic Society

of Foresters and has held an insurance policy for at

least 2 years

Amount $4000

November 30 2013

New Look Laser Tattoo Removal

Scholarship

Merit-based scholarships for students pursuing

higher education with an emphasis in one of the

following fields nursing medicine natural or applied

sciences or engineering

Amount $1000

November 30 2013

PEO (Philanthropic

Educational Organization)

International - STAR Scholarship

For HS senior women 20 years or less 30 GPA

citizen or legal permanent resident of the United

States or Canada Recommended by a PEO

chapter

Amount $2500

November 30 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom -

Education Matters $5K

Scholarship

Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of

application Submit an online short written response

(250 words or less) for the question acirceuroœWhat would

you say to someone who thinks education doesnt

matter or that college is a waste of time and

moneyacirceurobull

Amount $5000

November 30 2013

Society of Vacuum Coaters

Foundation

For students entering or already participating in a

course of study related to vacuum coating

technology

Amount Not listed

November 30 2013

Stop-Paintingcom Scholarships Submit a 500 word essay on one of the topics listed

on the Stop-Paintingcom website

Amount $500

November 30 2013

Texas Chapter of The Wildlife

Society

For college students pursuing degrees in programs

that will prepare them for careers in natural resource

conservation

Amount Varies

November 30 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEVanguard Women in Information

Technology Scholarship

Program

For female students Junior and Senior college

students who demonstrate academic excellence and

are pursuing studies in computer science computer

engineering web design or other IT-related

disciplines

Amount Up to $10000

November 30 2013

Association for Women in

Aviation Maintenance

Must be a member of AWAM For students

interested in all areas of avaiation maintenance

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Air Force ROTC Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded based on a

combination of SAT andor ACT scores (no mixing

allowed) class rank GPA and the number of

advanced placement or honors courses completed

through grade 11 Must be enrolled in an AFROTC

program in college

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Alzheimeracirceurotrades Foundation of

America - Teens Video

Competition

For students between the ages of 13 and 19 Submit

an autobiography and create an artistic or

documentary video of two minutes or less that

conveys a moment in relation to Alzheimers

Amount $250 - $500

December 01 2013

American Association of High

School Physics Teachers -

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for

Future Teachers

For students who plan to pursue a career in physics

teaching at the high school level Must be US

citizen

Amount $2000

December 01 2013

American Quarter Horse

Association Scholarships

Multiple scholarships offered by the American

Quarter Horse Association Must be member of the

association

Amount $500 - $25000

December 01 2013

American Society of Safety

Engineers

For full-time students pursuing an undergraduate

degree in occupational safety amp health or a closely

related field

Amount $1000 - $6000

December 01 2013

Fleet Reserve Association -

Americanism Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 You

must write an essay of no more than 350 words on

the following topic acirceuroœThe Bill of Rights and Meacirceurobull

You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet

Reserve Association a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or

a Member-at-Large to enter

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 01 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEHaraldson Foundation

Scholarship - University of

Texas

For high school Seniors who plan to attend the

University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled

students Must demonstrate academic excellence

(High SAT or ACT scores Top 10 of graduation

class)

Amount $33600

December 01 2013

Independent Pool amp Spa Service

Association Scholarship Fund

Must be self-employed swimming poolspa service

technicians or immediate family in California

Arizona Texas Florida and Nevada

Amount Not listed

December 01 2013

Intercollegiate Studies Institute -

Delaware Essay Contest

December 01 2013

National Rifle Association Civil

Rights Defense Fund Youth

Essay Contest

Grades K -12 1000 word essay on topic The

Second Amendment to the Constitution Why it is

important to our nation

Amount $100 - $1000 Savings Bonds

December 01 2013

National Society of Black

Physicists Scholarships

For graduate and undergraduate minority students

with a declared major in physics

Amount Varies with scholarships

December 01 2013

Papercheckcom - Charles

Shafae Scholarship Fund

Must be currently enrolled college student Discuss

how government subsidies affect the growing obesity

epidemic in the US

Amount $500

December 01 2013

Texas PTA High School

Scholarship

Graduating Senior from a Texas high school

Applicant or guardian must be a member of a local

PTA

Amount $1000

December 01 2013

United States Bowling Congress

- CHUCK HALL STAR OF

TOMORROW

Award recognizes star qualities in a male USBC

Youth member who competes in the sport of

bowling Star qualities include distinguished certified

bowling performances on the local state and

national level academic achievement and extra-

curricular

Amount $6000

December 01 2013

Annies Sustainable Agriculture

Scholarship

Students must be studying sustainableorganic

agriculture

Amount Varies

December 02 2013

Elie Wiesel Foundation for

Humanity

Open to full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at

accredited 4-year US institutions This years

suggested topic Articulate with clarity an ethical

issue that you have encountered and analyze what it

has taught you about ethics and yourself

Amount $500 - 5000

December 02 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEVanguard Women in Information

Technology Scholarship

Program

For female students Junior and Senior college

students who demonstrate academic excellence and

are pursuing studies in computer science computer

engineering web design or other IT-related

disciplines

Amount Up to $10000

November 30 2013

Association for Women in

Aviation Maintenance

Must be a member of AWAM For students

interested in all areas of avaiation maintenance

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Air Force ROTC Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded based on a

combination of SAT andor ACT scores (no mixing

allowed) class rank GPA and the number of

advanced placement or honors courses completed

through grade 11 Must be enrolled in an AFROTC

program in college

Amount Varies

December 01 2013

Alzheimeracirceurotrades Foundation of

America - Teens Video

Competition

For students between the ages of 13 and 19 Submit

an autobiography and create an artistic or

documentary video of two minutes or less that

conveys a moment in relation to Alzheimers

Amount $250 - $500

December 01 2013

American Association of High

School Physics Teachers -

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for

Future Teachers

For students who plan to pursue a career in physics

teaching at the high school level Must be US

citizen

Amount $2000

December 01 2013

American Quarter Horse

Association Scholarships

Multiple scholarships offered by the American

Quarter Horse Association Must be member of the

association

Amount $500 - $25000

December 01 2013

American Society of Safety

Engineers

For full-time students pursuing an undergraduate

degree in occupational safety amp health or a closely

related field

Amount $1000 - $6000

December 01 2013

Fleet Reserve Association -

Americanism Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 You

must write an essay of no more than 350 words on

the following topic acirceuroœThe Bill of Rights and Meacirceurobull

You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet

Reserve Association a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or

a Member-at-Large to enter

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 01 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEHaraldson Foundation

Scholarship - University of

Texas

For high school Seniors who plan to attend the

University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled

students Must demonstrate academic excellence

(High SAT or ACT scores Top 10 of graduation

class)

Amount $33600

December 01 2013

Independent Pool amp Spa Service

Association Scholarship Fund

Must be self-employed swimming poolspa service

technicians or immediate family in California

Arizona Texas Florida and Nevada

Amount Not listed

December 01 2013

Intercollegiate Studies Institute -

Delaware Essay Contest

December 01 2013

National Rifle Association Civil

Rights Defense Fund Youth

Essay Contest

Grades K -12 1000 word essay on topic The

Second Amendment to the Constitution Why it is

important to our nation

Amount $100 - $1000 Savings Bonds

December 01 2013

National Society of Black

Physicists Scholarships

For graduate and undergraduate minority students

with a declared major in physics

Amount Varies with scholarships

December 01 2013

Papercheckcom - Charles

Shafae Scholarship Fund

Must be currently enrolled college student Discuss

how government subsidies affect the growing obesity

epidemic in the US

Amount $500

December 01 2013

Texas PTA High School

Scholarship

Graduating Senior from a Texas high school

Applicant or guardian must be a member of a local

PTA

Amount $1000

December 01 2013

United States Bowling Congress

- CHUCK HALL STAR OF

TOMORROW

Award recognizes star qualities in a male USBC

Youth member who competes in the sport of

bowling Star qualities include distinguished certified

bowling performances on the local state and

national level academic achievement and extra-

curricular

Amount $6000

December 01 2013

Annies Sustainable Agriculture

Scholarship

Students must be studying sustainableorganic

agriculture

Amount Varies

December 02 2013

Elie Wiesel Foundation for

Humanity

Open to full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at

accredited 4-year US institutions This years

suggested topic Articulate with clarity an ethical

issue that you have encountered and analyze what it

has taught you about ethics and yourself

Amount $500 - 5000

December 02 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEHaraldson Foundation

Scholarship - University of

Texas

For high school Seniors who plan to attend the

University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled

students Must demonstrate academic excellence

(High SAT or ACT scores Top 10 of graduation

class)

Amount $33600

December 01 2013

Independent Pool amp Spa Service

Association Scholarship Fund

Must be self-employed swimming poolspa service

technicians or immediate family in California

Arizona Texas Florida and Nevada

Amount Not listed

December 01 2013

Intercollegiate Studies Institute -

Delaware Essay Contest

December 01 2013

National Rifle Association Civil

Rights Defense Fund Youth

Essay Contest

Grades K -12 1000 word essay on topic The

Second Amendment to the Constitution Why it is

important to our nation

Amount $100 - $1000 Savings Bonds

December 01 2013

National Society of Black

Physicists Scholarships

For graduate and undergraduate minority students

with a declared major in physics

Amount Varies with scholarships

December 01 2013

Papercheckcom - Charles

Shafae Scholarship Fund

Must be currently enrolled college student Discuss

how government subsidies affect the growing obesity

epidemic in the US

Amount $500

December 01 2013

Texas PTA High School

Scholarship

Graduating Senior from a Texas high school

Applicant or guardian must be a member of a local

PTA

Amount $1000

December 01 2013

United States Bowling Congress

- CHUCK HALL STAR OF

TOMORROW

Award recognizes star qualities in a male USBC

Youth member who competes in the sport of

bowling Star qualities include distinguished certified

bowling performances on the local state and

national level academic achievement and extra-

curricular

Amount $6000

December 01 2013

Annies Sustainable Agriculture

Scholarship

Students must be studying sustainableorganic

agriculture

Amount Varies

December 02 2013

Elie Wiesel Foundation for

Humanity

Open to full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at

accredited 4-year US institutions This years

suggested topic Articulate with clarity an ethical

issue that you have encountered and analyze what it

has taught you about ethics and yourself

Amount $500 - 5000

December 02 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGarden Writers Association

Scholarship

For full-time college students majoring in

Horticulture Plant Science or Journalism with an

interest in garden communication including garden

photography

Amount $250 - $2000

December 02 2013

National Organization for

Women - Love Your Body Poster

Contest

Winning posters will be chosen based on how well

they counteract the medias use of narrow

unrealistic negative images of women andor

challenge advertisers that profit from womens

dissatisfaction with their bodies

Amount $100 - $250

December 02 2013

George Bornoff Memorial

Scholarship Fund

3 awards available for ASTA members Must be

string teacher in the first 5 years of teaching essay

required

Amount $800

December 03 2013

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay

Contest

Must be 18 yrs of age or older Essay acirceuroœThis year

marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st Amendment

Has it achieved its intended purposeacirceurobull

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 05 2013

Comcast Leaders and Achievers

Scholarship

HS senior with 28 GPA Demonstrate a strong

commitment to community service and display

leadership abilities in school activities or through

work experience Must be nominated by a Principal

or Guidance Counselor

Amount $1000

December 05 2013

Sodexo Foundation - STOP

Hunger Scholarships

For students Kindergarten through College

Graduate Must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing

unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the

United States at least within the last 12 months

Amount $5000

December 05 2013

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships

Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Applications will be judged on scholarship

leadership and financial need Other scholarships

are available on website

Amount $1000 - $15000

December 06 2013

We the Students Scholarship

Contest

For grades nine through twelve Answer the three

questions on website related to the principles of the

Constitution and the relevance of the Constitution

today

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 06 2013

Letters About Literature Writing

Contest

How has an authors work--novel nonfiction poetry--

changed your view of the world or yourself Grades

4 - 12 in participating states

Amount $200 - $1000

December 10 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMyBookBuyercom Textbooks

For a Year Scholarship

Essay Your topic is to select one fictional or non-

fictional character whom you have read in the past

who has had a strong and positive impact to help

shape who you are today Open to college or

university students 18 and older who are legal

residents of the United States

Amount $250 - $1250

December 10 2013

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition

Giveaway Contest

Ages 18 - 24 Tell us your one of a kind story and

how you plan to make an impact on the world

Deadlines vary for different contests Must have valid

Facebook account

Amount $10000 - $100000

December 13 2013

Fireside Catholic Publishing

Scholarship

For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school

who is a senior during the current school year Essay

required

Amount $1000

December 13 2013

First Tee Scholars Program For high school Seniors who have been active in the

First Tee program for at least three years

Amount Varies

December 13 2013

Foreclosurecom Scholarship For currently enrolled college students Submit an

800 - 2000 - word essay base on one of the two

potential real estate investments listed on the

sponsors website

Amount $1000 - $5000

December 13 2013

Magic Valley Electric

Cooperative Scholarship

For graduating Seniors who are customers of the

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Rio Grande

Valley area of Texas)

Amount $1875

December 13 2013

National Coalition Against

Censorship Youth Free

Expression Network Film

Contest

Make a short film about why video games are

important to you Is it the stories the graphics the

challenge the teamwork How does it feel when

critics talk about video games and gamers What

do you think about the violence portrayed in video

games

Amount $250 - $1000

December 13 2013

Eves Addiction Scholarship Open to high school seniors and any student

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree

program 500 word essay required

Amount $1000

December 15 2013

AXA-Achievement Scholarship

Program

Scholarship based on academic achievement

extracurricular activities and community service One

scholarship per state and one National winner

Amount $10000 - $25000

December 15 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECarole Fielding Video Grant For undergraduate and graduate students in film and

video Must be sponsored by faculty member who is

active member of University Film amp Video

Association

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 15 2013

David E Whitmire Scholarship

Fund

For full-time graduate or undergraduate student with

35 GPA declared Criminal Justice Criminology

Police Administration or Police Science Major

Amount $500

December 15 2013

DefensiveDrivingcom

Scholarship

Open to high school seniors or college students who

are legal residents of the United States Submit

video about a driving experience from one of the

choices listed on website

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Various scholarships offered on the Hispanic

Scholarship Fund website Must be of Hispanic

heritage US citizen or permanent resident 30

GPA

Amount Varies with scholarship

December 15 2013

Persian Scholarship Foundation Publish an essayarticle within your schoolacirceurotrades

newspaper or a localnational newspaper in which

you discuss themes relating to the history culture

literature and or heritage of the Iranian people or the

achievements of scholars scientists and leaders of

Iranian descent

Amount $500 - $1000

December 15 2013

Search Scholarship of Las

Vegas

Must be between the ages of 17 to 24 Essay

question What improvements can be implemented

to Google search for students navigating through

their educational career

Amount $500

December 15 2013

Texas Outdoor Writers

Association

Available to all college-level students freshman

through graduate or professionals seeking further

training in a career utilizing written communications

skills relating to the outdoors environmental

conservation or wildlife management

Amount $1500

December 15 2013

Christophers - College Video

Contest

Entrants must be enrolled in and attending

undergraduate or graduate college classes full or

part time A five minute or less film must interpret

some variation of the theme acirceuroœOne Person Can

Make a Differenceacirceurobull

Amount $100 - $2000

December 16 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Federation of

Independent Business - Young

Entrepreneur Scholar Awards

For HS senior who has an established business and

is entering college Essay required

Amount $1000 to $10000

December 17 2013

CenturyLinkQuotecom

Scholarship

For High School or current College students Essay

Tell us What (if anything) would you change about

current Internet safety laws Should anonymity be

continued to be allowed online Your answer must

include credible research

Amount $1000

December 18 2013

Do Somethingorg - Foot Locker

Scholarship

For high school athletes demonstrating excellence in

school on their sports team and in their

communities 30 GPA

Amount $20000

December 19 2013

American Legion Oratorical

Contest - Texas

Must have been a local contest winner in the Texas

American Legion State Oratorical Contest for high

school students The topic will be on some phase of

the Constitution of the United States of America

Amount $500 - $2000

December 20 2013

Gulen Institute Youth Platform

Essay Contest

For HS students grades Essay required

Amount $300 - $3000

December 20 2013

New Voices Writing Competition Contest is open to students worldwide attending

public private or home schools Students must be in

junior highmiddle school or high school Entries may

be a story poem or essay

Amount Prizes and cash

December 20 2013

National Council of La Raza

(NCLR) - Best Buy Emerging

Latino Leaders Scholarship

Program

For HS seniors of Hispanic descent currently

enrolled in high school with a minimum GPA of 20

Essay required

Amount $2500 - $15000

December 30 2013

National Church Goods

Associationacirceurotrades Educational

Foundation

Must be currently or previously employed in the

church goods industry or be a family member of a

current or former employee that is deceased or has

been laid off within the last year in the church goods

industry 30 GPA

Amount Minimum $1000

December 31 2013

A acirceuroldquo Z Printing - Raffle Ticket

Scholarships

Open to students 18 years and older enrolled in or

excepted to an undergraduate or graduate program

at an accredited American university college or

trade school Write essay on one of the topics on the

website concerning the subject of raffle tickets

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Federation of State

County and Municipal

Employees Family Scholarships

Any graduating senior who is a child or financially

dependent grandchild of a AFSCME member is

eligible Essay required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford

Scholarship - National Center

for Learning Disabilities

For a high school senior with an identified learning

disability (ld) 30 GPA US citizen

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

Scholarship

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is

open to young people interested in the environment

Project and essay required Ages 13 - 21

Amount $850

December 31 2013

Blogging Scholarship -

YourLocalSecuritycom

Post blog answering how you plan to positively

impact your community and nation upon graduation

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Dallas Texas Exes Scholarship

Program

For Dallas county or Collin county entering freshman

or transfer students planning to attend The University

of Texas at Austin

Amount $500 - $5000

December 31 2013

FordAAA Student Auto Skills

Contest

For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology

students Teams compete in a nationwide contest for

scholarships and prizes School must be enrolled

Auto Skills Program to compete

Amount Varies

December 31 2013

Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

Open to 9th-12th grade high school students college

students or graduate school students who are legal

US residents Essay required

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Girls Impact the World Film

Festival

For High school and undergraduate students Submit

3-5 minute short films that address global womens

issues such as education for girls maternal health

violence against women and girls and a variety of

other issues

Amount $100 - $5000

December 31 2013

Hellenic Professional Society of

Texas Scholarship

Must be of Greek origin attend a college in the state

of Texas GPA of B SAT - 1800

Amount Not listed

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEImagine America Foundation To qualify applicants must have a high school grade

point average of 25 or greater show financial need

and demonstrate voluntary community service during

senior year Students must meet the standard

admissions requirements of the more than 400

participating career colleges High school Seniors

can start applying on January 1 of the current school

year

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

Liberty Mutual Responsible

Scholars Award

Be a current freshman sophomore or junior

attending a full time undergraduate four-year-

degree degree program at an accredited college or

university in the United States Must have initiated a

sustainable service or volunteer program that has a

widespread impact on their college campus

Amount $10000

December 31 2013

NACE Corrosion In Motion

Student Competition

Submit video that will demonstrate the impact of

corrosion on a familiar structure taking into account

the material composition of the structure as well as

the environment where it is located For high school

Seniors or currently enrolled college students

Amount $6500

December 31 2013

National Association of Letter

Carriers - William C Doherty

Scholarship and John T

Donelon Scholarship

For sondaughter or legally adopted stepchild of an

active retired or deceased letter carrier who is or

was a member in good standing for at least one year

prior to student making application

Amount $1000 - $4000

December 31 2013

National Eagle Scout

Association

For Eagle Scouts who will enroll or are already

enrolled in a four- year institution as a full- time

student 2 scholarships available

Amount $1000 - $50000

December 31 2013

National Genealogical Society -

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

For students in grades 10 to 12 or between the ages

of 16 to 18 Submit a single - line genealogy in a

biographical format for five generations

Amount $500

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Institute for Labor

Relations Research -

ApplegateJacksonParks Future

Teacher Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in education Applications accepted

between October 1 and December 31

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

National Institute for Labor

Relations Research - William B

Ruggles Right to Work

Scholarship

Available to graduate or undergraduate students

majoring in journalism or related majors Essay

required

Amount $2000

December 31 2013

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution -

Knight Essay Contest

All high school sophomores juniors and seniors who

are United States citizens or legal residents Must be

entered through a local NSSAR Chapter 800- to

1000-word original research paper on an event

person philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution the Declaration of

Independence or the framing of the United States

Constitution

Deadlines vary with state - some as early as

December 28

Amount $500 - $2000

December 31 2013

NextStepUs Win Free College

Tuition Sweepstakes

For legal residents of the US and Canada

(excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec) age 14 or older

in college or will be enrolled in college within three

years Winner will be determined in a random

drawing

Amount Up to $10000

December 31 2013

Rebekah Assembly of Texas Texas resident who will attend an accredited two or

four year collegeuniversity Scholarship is based on

academic ability community service personal

development and financial need

For application write to

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee

Rebekah Assembly of Texas

16400 KC Road 4060

Scurry TX 75158

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

ScholarshipExpertscom Top

Ten Scholarship List

For US student (13 or older) submit online

response to topic Create a top 10 list of the top 10

reasons you should win this scholarship

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESchool Band and Orchestra

Magazine Essay Contest

Grades 4 - 12 In 250 words (or less) finish this

essay acirceuroœNow more than ever music education is

important becauseacirceurobull

Amount $1000

December 31 2013

American Backflow Prevention

Association Scholarship

Write essay on current topic on webpage Ages 13 -

20

Amount $1000

January 01 2014

Foundation for Individual Rights

in Education (FIRE) Freedom in

Academia Essay Contest

For High School Juniors and Seniors Watch two

short videos about real students who were censored

and punished for speech that is protected by the

US Constitution In 800-1000 words discuss the

videos you have seen and explain how these

universities betrayed the purpose of a university and

violated the constitutional guarantees of free

expression

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 01 2014

Houston Chapter National Wild

Turkey Federation

Graduating Senior 30 GPA Student must support

the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively

participate in hunting activities Essay required

Amount $2000

January 01 2014

Modern Woodmen Scholarship Available to High school Seniors who are Modern

Woodmen members You must be in the upper half

of your graduating class to be eligible for this award

Amount $16000

January 01 2014

National Garden Clubs Essay acirceuroœ-Choosing to Make a Difference for a

Better World Grades 9 - 12 Contest must be

sponsored by single garden club group of member

clubs councils or districts or a State Garden Club

State deadlines must be observed - usually in Fall of

year

Amount $100 - $1000

January 01 2014

National Wild Turkey Federation

Scholarship

30 GPA Must support the preservation of the

hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting

sports Must hold a current NWTF membership

Amount $250 - $10000

January 01 2014

Professional Grounds

Management Society

For students interested in pursuing higher education

in landscape and grounds management turf

management irrigation technology or a closely

related field Must be sponsored by a Professional

Grounds Management Society member

Amount Not listed

January 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEYoung Playwrights Festival

National Playwriting

Competition

Submit an original screen play Must be 18 yrs of

age or younger

Amount No $$ but lots of potential for exposure to

further a playwrightacirceurotrades career

January 02 2014

1800wheelchaircom

Scholarship

At least 16 yrs old high school college or university

student Write a poem in a style of your choose on

the theme of overcoming a personal challenge

Amount $500

January 04 2014

John F Kennedy Profile In

Courage Essay Contest

Must submit an essay about an elected official who

has chosen to do what is right rather than what is

expedient Open to all students - grades 9 - 12

Amount $500 - $10000

January 06 2014

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship

High School Senior Demonstrate exemplary

leadership drive integrity at school home

workplace and the community 30 GPA

Amount $10000

January 09 2014

Ron Brown Scholarship For African American HS seniors Applicants must

excel academically exhibit exceptional leadership

potential participate in community service activities

and demonstrate financial need

Amount $10000 for four years

January 09 2014

Lea County Electric

Cooperative Inc - Texas

For active members and dependents receiving

service from Lea County Electric Cooperative Inc

Must attend an accredited New Mexico or Texas

school Contact any Lea County Electric office or HS

guidance office

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Air amp Waste Management

Associationacirceurotrades (AampWMA)

Multiple scholarships available for full-time grad

students studying courses leading to careers in air

quality waste management environmental

managementpolicylaw andor sustainability during

the current academic year

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 10 2014

Burger King Scholars Program High school Senior Minimum GPA 25 active in

community and demonstrate financial need

Amount $1000 - $50000

January 10 2014

Carson Scholars Fund For students in grades 4-11 with GPA of 375 and

display humanitarian qualities through community

service

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECertified Angus Beef Brand -

Colvin Scholarship

For Junior and Senior college students who

demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry

Essay required

Amount $1000 - $5000

January 10 2014

International Executive

Housekeepers Association

For study at approved institutions Applicantparent

must be memberparticipant of Intl Executive

Housekeepers Assn Majorinterest in hospitality

administration management or facilities

management

Amount $800

January 10 2014

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non)

to cancer before the age of 22 Have an interest in

education arts environment math or science

Amount $1000

January 10 2014

Texas Society of Professional

Engineers

HS senior US citizen 30 GPA enrolled in an

ABET accredited engineering program essay

required

Amount $500 -$2000

January 10 2014

US Army 4-Year Scholarship 2-4 yr scholarships available for US citizen between

17 amp 26 yrs for study at 4-year US institution 25

GPA and enlist in Army active duty Army Reserve or

Army National Guard for 8 years

Amount Varies

January 10 2014

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified

employee of Michelin North America Must be a

senior in high school or an undergraduate student

already attending a college or university and

planning to attend college as a full-time student

Amount $1000 - $2500

January 13 2014

Asian and Pacific Islander

American Scholarship Fund

(APIASF)

Available to first-time incoming college students or

currently enrolled college students of Asian andor

Pacific Islander ethnicity US citizen or permanent

resident 27 GPA Must apply for federal financial

aid

Amount $2500 - $5000

January 14 2014

Association of the Sons of

Poland Scholarship

For members of the Association who are insured

members for at least two years and display

academic achievement

Amount Not listed

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreate-A-Greeting-Card

Scholarship Contest

Create an original greeting card using photos

artwork or computer graphics Open to legal

residents of the US and District of Columbia 14

years of age or older

Amount $10000

January 15 2014

Dell Scholars Program Seniors who have participated in a college readiness

program approved by the Dell Scholars Program 24

GPA US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $20000

January 15 2014

Gates Millennium Scholarship African American American IndianAlaskan native

Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Citizen or

permanent resident Must have at least a 33 GPA

on 40 scale have financial need and possess

leadership abilities

Amount Varies

January 15 2014

George Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

High school seniors US citizens who are planning

a career of service in local state or federal

government Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

January 15 2014

Humana Foundation For dependent children January 15 2014

Mensa Education and Research

Foundation Scholarship

Essay of 550 words or less describing

applicantacirceurotrades career vocational or academic

goals Aplicant does not have to be a member of a

Mensa group

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

Mensa Foundation Scholarships

- Gulf Coast Mensa

Gulf Coast Mensa awards local scholarships based

entirely on essay submissions

Amount $1000

January 15 2014

National Ground Water

Association - Len Assante

Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be in a 2-4 yr program leading to

entering a field of study that serves supports or

promotes the ground water industry 25 GPA

Amount Up to $5000

January 15 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis

Society Scholarship Program

For students who have multiple sclerosis or have a

parent with multiple sclerosis

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 15 2014

National Precast Concrete

Association Scholarship

Available to students who will be majoring in civil

engineering or construction-related studies Must be

planning to pursue a career related to the precast

concrete industry and submit a letter of sponsorship

from a NPCA member

Amount Up to $2200 per year

January 15 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Student Housing

Authority

One year lodging scholarships for deserving

students in Texas These scholarships are open to

students accepted or attending college in Austin

College Station or Denton Texas

Amount Up to $2500 for housing

January 15 2014

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans

Association Scholarship

For servicemembers (or their children) who served in

the VII Corps during Operations Desert

ShieldDesert Storm or Provide Comfort Must be

high school graduate or equivalent

Amount $1000 - 5000

January 15 2014

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas

Various scholarships offered by the Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority Inc Kappa Zeta Chapter - Dallas Must be a

resident of Dallas or surrounding Metroplex

communities

Amount Varies with scholarship

January 15 2014

Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships The scholarships are available to students in public

or private schools within the Texas counties of

Harris Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston

Liberty Montgomery and Waller US citizen Rank

in upper half of class B average Must pursue a

degree in mechanical engineering or a business

related-field

Amount $5000

January 17 2014

DECA Scholarships Numerous scholarships available for national DECA

members Requirements and deadlines vary

Amount $1000 - $25000

January 17 2014

Opera Foundation - AMERICAN-

BERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS

American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30

beginning a singing career to study at the Deutsche

Oper Berlin in Germany

Amount $16000 and roundtrip to Germany

January 17 2014

Panhandle Telephone

Cooperative

Graduating senior who resides with and is the child

adopted child step-child or full dependent ward of a

parent or parents in the certified service area of

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Inc

Amount Not listed

January 17 2014

XIT Rural Telephone - Texas For XIT Rural Telephone members children who are

HS seniors See website for more complete

requirements

Amount $10000

January 17 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEC-SPAN StudentCam

Competition

Entry must be a video documenetary that addresses

this yearacirceurotrades StudentCam topic Whats the most

important issue Congress should consider in 2014

Open to grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $5000

January 20 2014

Four Chaplains Scholarship For High School and Middle School Students Use

your creativity to help tell the stories of military

chaplains who gave their lives while serving their

country

Amount $150 - $1000

January 20 2014

HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U)

Educational Grant

Must be of Hispanic heritage Must answer three

questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and

your service to the community High school Senior

Amount $2500 - $15000

January 20 2014

Energy Telecommunications

And Electrical Association -

Wayne V Black Scholarship

Award

For students working towards BA in specific areas

30 GPA Essay required

Amount $5000

January 21 2014

Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged

andor have been socially marginalized - principally

by reason of sexual orientation

Amount Tuition books room and board and living

expenses

January 21 2014

Ronald McDonald House

Charities Scholarships

For high school Seniors students in financial need

who have demonstrated academic achievement

leadership and community involvement Must reside

in a participating local Chapters geographic area

Check website for list of cities

Amount $1000

January 24 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Honor Society

Scholarship Program

Students cannot apply but must be nominated

through their high school National Honor Society

chapter If you are a high school senior a member in

good standing of your schools National Honor

Society chapter and wish to be considered for

nomination contact your local high school NHS

Chapter Adviser

Amount $1000 - $10000

January 27 2014

Texas Caucus of Black School

Board Members

Applicants must be African American have a B

(30) average or above

Amount $1000

January 27 2014

VSA arts International Young

Soloists Award

For young musicians with disabilities aged 25 and

under who exhibit exceptional talent as vocalists or

instrumentalists

Amount $2500

January 27 2014

Toshiba Exploravision Awards Exploravision is a team competition for students K-

12 The purpose of the competition is to encourage

students to combine their imaginations with the tools

of science to create and explore a vision of a future

technology

Amount $5000 - $10000

January 30 2014

Action For Nature International

Young Eco-Hero Awards

To recognize the individual accomplishments of

young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions

have significantly improved the environment

Amount Cash prizes up to $500

January 31 2014

American Academy of Orthotists

and Prosthetists

For students who are pursuing an education in

orthotics and prosthetics

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

Association of Women in

Mathematics Essay Contest

Open to all students in three categories grades 6- 8

grades 9- 12 and college undergraduates Essay

must be primarily based on an interview with a

woman currently working in a mathematical career

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Campusdiscoverycom Fill out survey and answer essay question for chance

to win scholarship Essay topic Assume you could

go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school

senior Knowing what you know now about college

life and making the transition what advice would you

give yourself

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Central Texas Branch of the

American Public Works

Association (CTB-APWA)

For graduating Central Texas HS seniors andor

college students 25 GPA

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECivitan Shropshire Scholarships Candidates must be a Civitan Campus Civitan or

Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at

least two years

Amount $1000

January 31 2014

CoServe Electric - W Tip Hall

Scholarship

For HS senior US citizen with permanent residency

served by CoServ Electric one-year membership

with CoServ Electric in good standing Essay

required

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Dupont Challenge Science

Essay Awards Program

For 7th-12th grades 700-1000 word science essay

required

Amount $200 - $5000 Savings Bond

January 31 2014

EECU - Glenn Mandeville

Memorial Scholarship

For HS seniors in the Dallas-Ft Worth area who are

members in good standing with EECU or

parentlegal guardian is 25 GPA

Amount $5000

January 31 2014

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Award

For HS senior who is a child or grandchild of a living

Elk who joined the order on or before April 1 2011

or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted

on or after April 1 2011 is eligible to apply 250

awards available

Amount $4000

January 31 2014

Emma L Bowen Foundation for

Minority Interest in Media

Minority HS juniors and seniors in selected cities with

an interest in the media industry have the opportunity

to work for partner companies through their senior

year in college and earn matching dollars for college

expenses

Amount Varies

January 31 2014

Food Sales Association

Scholarship

For Texas HS seniors working for participating

retailers interested in a career in the food retail

industry Retailers have scholarship information

Amount $2500

January 31 2014

Institute for Humane Studies -

Humane Studies Fellowships

For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

interested in exploring the principles practices and

institutions necessary for a free society through their

academic work

Amount $2000 - $15000

January 31 2014

LeRoy W Homer Foundation

Flight Training Scholarship

For students age 16 -23 who wish to pursue careers

as professional pilots Applies only to obtaining a

private pilot license

Amount Fees and Expenses

January 31 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELilly Reintegration Scholarship For students who are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

or schizoaffective disorder Must be age 18 years or

older

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Naval Helicopter Association

Scholarship

Available to students with a family affiliation to rotary

wing aviation

Amount $2000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

For HS students grades 9 -12 in selected cities who

have done outstanding work in their schools or

communities to advance the cause of race relations

Amount Up to $1000

January 31 2014

ROTCNavyMarine Four-Year

Scholarship

US citizen 17-23 years old for freshman study at

institutions hosting NROTC program Demonstrate

high academic achievement

Amount Full tuition fees books and $250 monthly

allowance

January 31 2014

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship

Program

For children of members of local unions that are

affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local

Central Labor Council

Amount Not listed

January 31 2014

Texas History Essay Contest Graduating Seniors are invited to submit essays

reflecting an awareness of Texas history and

exploring its relevance to the building of Texas

Topic The Seige and Battle of the Alamo

Amount $1000 - $3000

January 31 2014

Young Singers Foundation - Bev

Sellers Scholarship

Be entering sophomore year or above in an

accredited institution (college or university) Be

pursuing a degree with a major in vocal music

(performance education pedagogy or music

therapy)

Amount $2000

January 31 2014

AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship Program

Available to high school Seniors who have

demonstrated outstanding achievement in their

activities in their school community or workplace

US citizen or permanent resident

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECailloux Foundation For students in the Texas Hill Country schools of

Bandera Center Point Comfort Fredericksburg

Harper Ingram Junction Kerrville Leakey Mason

Medina Nueces Canyon Rocksprings and Utopia

Must have a minimum SAT score of 1022 (verbal

and math combined) or a minimum ACT score of 22

composite a minimum grade average of 85 (on a

scale of 100) and be in the top third of their

graduating class

Amount 16 awards of up to $14000

February 01 2014

SportQuest Playing with

Purpose Scholarship

Available to high school sophomores juniors and

seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school

sport at the varsity level Must have a minimum 20

GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be

eligible for this award

Amount $300 - $2500

February 01 2014

Texas Restaurant Association -

W Price Jr Memorial

Scholarship

Texas resident who will be or is presently enrolled in

a food service or hospitality major 275 GPA

Amount $2000

February 01 2014

Las Cases Foundation For HS seniors with interests and abilities in the

performing arts in San Antonio and surrounding

areas

Amount not listed

February 03 2014

National Peace Essay Contest Essay Topic Security Sector Reform Political

Transition and Sustainable Peace Grades 9 - 12

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 03 2014

Association of Certified Fraud

Examiners - Ritchie Jennings

Memorial Scholarship

Available to full - time undergraduate and graduate

students majoring in accounting business finance

or criminal justice

Amount $1000 - $10000

February 04 2014

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Foundation

For students pursuing graduate degrees in public

service fields Students must be college juniors at

the time of selection

Amount $30000

February 04 2014

Foundation for Rural Education

and Development (FRED)

Scholarship

For students in Rural America Applicants must have

a letter of nomination from a participating FRED

Donor Circle company

Amount $1000 - $5000

February 14 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWorld Council and Assembly on

Cooperative Education (WACE) -

National Coop Scholarship

Program

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 35 or better

on a 40 scale Submit one-page essay

describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program Must be accepted at

one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed See

website for more information

Amount $5000

February 14 2014

Daughters of The American

Revolution National Society

Scholarships

Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the

American Revolution Other scholarships available

through state and local chapters

Amount Varies

February 15 2014

UMWA (United Mine Workers of

America ) acirceuroldquo Lorin E Kerr

Scholarship

Members and dependents of current UMWA

members are eligible Essay required

Amount $2500

February 21 2014

Avon Cosmetics Foundation

Scholarship

Avon representatives who are high school Seniors

and children or grandchildren of an Avon

representative

Amount $2000

February 28 2014

Czech Center Museum

Scholarship

Student born of Czech parentage able to identify

and communicate with the Czech community

demonstrate academic ability and financial need

US citizen

Amount 3 scholarships of $1000

February 28 2014

American Chemical Society

Scholars Program

For African-American Hispanic and American Indian

HS seniors or college freshman sophomores or

juniors with major in chemical sciences

Amount $2500- $5000

March 01 2014

Foundation for the Preservation

of Honey Bees - 4-H Beekeeping

Contest

Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only

Essay topic acirceuroœBeekeeping in Colonial Timesacirceurobull

Amount $250 - $750

March 01 2014

Frisco RoughRiders Foundation For HS seniors in Frisco ISD Plano ISD Dallas ISD

and Highland Park ISD who play on the high school

baseball or softball team their senior year 30 GPA

Amount $2000

March 03 2014

Why My School Rocks Contest If you are a teenager (14 acirceuroldquo 19 yrs old) we want to

hear why your school ROCKS Submit essay and

video

Amount $300 - $800

March 03 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholar Athlete Milk Mustache

of the Year (SAMMY)

Scholarship Awards

Athletic excellence academic performance

leadership and community service Applicant will be

required to write an original essay of no more than

250 words about how milk has helped himher in

hisher academics andor athletics

Amount $7500

March 04 2014

Foster Care Children

Scholarships

Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up

to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a

vocational or technical training program

Amount $5000

March 31 2014

Office and Professional

Employees International Union

(OPEIU)

Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good

standing

Amount $3250

March 31 2014

American Nuclear Society

Incoming Freshman Scholarship

High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a

degree in nuclear engineering Scholarships also

available for Undergraduate and Graduate students

Amount $1000

April 01 2014

BROADCASTING YOUR

ASPIRATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be high school Senior or current College

student Write a 500-1000 word blog about some

way television has influenced your career

aspirations

Amount $2500

April 01 2014

Study Habits Scholarship Answer essay question on website concerning study

habits US or Canadian resident

Amount $500

April 01 2014

National Defense Transportation

Association

Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman

dependent of an NDTA member Preference to

students planning to major in transportation logistics

or related fields Multiple scholarships available

Amount Tuition assistance

April 16 2014

Elaine Chapin Fund For students impacted by multiple sclerosis either

directly or as a family member

Amount $1000

April 30 2014

Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic acirceuroœThe rise of crony capitalism how

government and business gain at the taxpayersacirceurotrade

expense

Amount $500 - $1000

May 30 2014

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMaple Leaf Dentistry Volunteer

Scholarship

For high school Senior or current college student

Must be a resident of the US or Canada Must have

at least 100 hrs of volunteer work in the last 2

calendar year

Amount $500

May 30 2014

LM Scholarship Program For high school Seniors or current college students

Essay Write about a situation you or someone you

know has been involved in where better safety

procedures would have prevented an injury

Amount $1000

May 31 2014

Gabriels Foundation of Hope

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students living with a

diagnosed disability to students desiring to work in a

field that will benefit

people with disabilities and also available to

immediate family members related to a person living

with a disability

Amount Not listed

July 01 2014

100 Free College Rides You

Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy to Pay For

100 Free College Rides You Donacirceurotradet Need Daddy

to Pay For This article was posted on a blog in

January 2008 It may be outdated but still worth a

look

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Multiple scholarships available for Academy

members

Amount $500 - $3000

Not Listed

Americas Homecoming Queen

Contest

To qualify applicant must be a high school

homecoming queen football or basketball and have

never participated in Americaacirceurotrades Homecoming

Queen Selection before

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

American Legion Samsung Boys

and Girls State Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete

either an American Legion Boys State or American

Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct

descendant or a legally adopted child of a US

wartime veteran who served on active duty during

one or more of the periods of war

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a term of service with

AmeriCorpsVISTA in an approved national service

position you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps

Education Award to help pay for college expenses

Must be at least 17 yrs old and a citizen or

permanent resident

Amount Up to $4725 per year

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAssistance League of Houston For special needs students from The Briarwood

School Spring Branch and Houston Independent

School District to help further their college or special

education goals

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Athletic Aidcom A website for sports scholarship information

recruiting eligibility and more

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity

to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the

school of the applicants choice Fill out entry form

for chance to win

One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months

Amount Up to $100000

Not Listed

Brazoria Telephone Company

Scholarship

Must be a resident of Brazoria CountyTexas

Applicants must have outstanding high school

scholastic record Must enroll at a college or

university with a minimum of 12 credit hours

Applications must be submitted to the office of

Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days

prior to beginning of the semester that the

scholarship would be awarded

Amount $8000

Not Listed

Bureau of Indian Education

Grant Program

Scholarships and financial aid information listed on

the Bureau of Indian Education website Must be a

member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian

blood descendent of a member of an American

Indian tribe which is eligible for the special

programs and services provided by the United States

through the Bureau of Indian Education because of

their status as Indians

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation Scholarship

Program (BNSF Foundation)

Scholarships for high school seniors who are

dependents of BNSF employees

Amount Varies with scholarship

Not Listed

Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition assistance through

Loan Forgiveness programs for admitted students

pursuing approved programs of study in teacher

education at participating colleges

Amount Tuition assistance

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECareers and Colleges

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter random drawing for scholarship when you

register on the Careers and Colleges website

Contest starts in September and ends in May

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Catholic Union of Texas - KJT

Scholarship

Must be KJT member Academic achievement and

extracurricular activities considered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Certification of Deafness for

Tuition Waiver - Texas

Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for

applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-

secondary schools in Texas

Amount Tuition

Not Listed

Christian Connector

Scholarship

Register on website for information about Christian

colleges and universities and enter random drawing

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $2500

Not Listed

Comanche Electric Cooperative

Association Scholarship

Must be a dependent of active CECA members

residing within the Cooperativeacirceurotrades service area

with 20 GPA

Amount $1000

Not Listed

COSTEPorg Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $5000

Not Listed

Davey OacirceurotradeBrien High School

Scholarship

For outstanding high school Senior student-athletes

in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex

Amount $1000 - $20000

Not Listed

Department of Veterans Affairs

Student Volunteer Program

The James H Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship

Award provides scholarship opportunities to students

who volunteer at VA medical centers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Discover Colleges Inc

Scholarship

Discover Colleges provides a free private college

information service as well as a private college

scholarship random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

Fayette Electric Cooperative

Scholarships - Texas

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians

are members of the cooperative and reside in

Fayette Electricacirceurotrades service area

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Federal Tax Benefits for

Education

Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special

programs distributions are free of tax when used for

qualifying educational expenses

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFleetwood Memorial Foundation Educational funds for college are available to the

dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire

Protection Personnel who were killed in the

performance of their duties

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Golden Corral Restaurants

Education Loan Program

For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant

Loan will be reduced for each month student works

full time with Golden Corral after completion of

degree

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Good Samaritan Foundation

Scholarships

The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors

scholarships for nursing students at all levels Must

be a Texas resident

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Harvard College Tuition

Reduction

A major new initiative designed to encourage

talented students from families of low and moderate

income to attend Harvard College Families with

incomes of less than $60000 will no longer be

expected to contribute to the cost of attending

Harvard for their children In addition Harvard will

reduce the contributions expected of families with

incomes of $180000 or less

Amount Tuition reduction

Not Listed

Houston Automobile Dealers

Association (HADA) Scholarship

Program

For dependents of dealership personnel dealership

personnel and AYES participants

Amount $2000 in 2011

Not Listed

Houston Community College

Opportunity 14 Scholarship

The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the

gapacirceurordquothose who qualify for some financial aid but

not enough to pay for their education Must enroll in

HCC in at least 12 credit hours

Amount Up to $1500 per year

Not Listed

Iris-Samuel Rothman

Scholarship

Open to college bound High School Seniors

undergraduate graduate and post-graduate male

students who have lost their mother and have either

lost their father or does not have a father available to

him Essay required

Amount $500 - $5000

Not Listed

James Rhio OConnor Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Undergraduate and graduate students at colleges

and universities in the United States are invited to

write essay

Amount $75 - $5000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJesse H Jones and Mary Gibbs

Jones Scholarship Program

Fpr eligible Houston TX area HS Seniors nominated

by school officials Scholarships awarded based on

scholastic achievement economic need community

service and leadership Deadlines vary for each

campus but will be in the Spring of the year

Amount $16000

Not Listed

Joy and Hope Project

Scholarships

For students who have lost a parent or sibling and

still gives back to the community with service

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Junior Achievement

Scholarships

Junior Achievement provides scholarships through

its network of nearly 150 offices in the United States

For more information about scholarships being

offered through JA see website for list of local

offices

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Mattera National Scholarship

Fund for Migrant Children

The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera

National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to

assist financially those migrant youth who have the

potential and the desire to further their education to

achieve their personal and career goals Other

scholarships are available on website

Amount $150 - $500

Not Listed

Miss Southeast Texas

Scholarship Pageant

Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now

accepting applications for the next upcoming

pageant Pageant is usually held in Fall of year

Contact pageant organizers for deadline

Amount Up to $5000

Not Listed

Montgomery GI Bill For US service members who have served active

duty to aid in their education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

MY RECIPE - MY HERITAGE

SCHOLARSHIP

Essay should explore the place culinary traditions

hold in oneacirceurotrades culturalethnic identity The essay

should include a favorite recipe that is of great

personal significance The contest will be closed for

additional entries once the first 200 essays are

received

Amount $500 - $1500

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Achievement

Scholarship Program

Black students may enter both the National

Achievement Program and the National MeritAcircreg

Program by taking the Preliminary SATNational

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQTAcircreg)

and meeting other published requirements for

participation

Amount $2500

Not Listed

National Association for Asian

and Pacific American Education

(NAAPAE)

Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders

(APIs) who plan to be teachers

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

National Beta Club Scholarships Open to HS seniors who are National Beta Club

members Multiple scholarships available Applicants

should contact their Beta Club sponsor

Amount $1000 -$15000

Not Listed

National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA)

Scholarship information listed on the NCAA website

Amount Varies

Not Listed

National Exchange Club - Youth

of the Year Award and National

ACE of the Year Award

The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Award recognizes high school students who have

had to overcome great physical emotional or social

obstacles and are now eligible for high school

graduation The Youth of the Year Award recognizes

a student who serves as a role model to his or her

peers by exhibiting exceptional scholastic

achievement respect for self and others and

ambitious career goals

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Needham September 11th

Scholarship Fund

For children of victims who lost their lives in the

collapse of the World Trade Center Towers For

individuals with a pre-September 11 2001 gross

income of less than $125000household Applicants

will be considered on their merits

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Next Step Magazine Shout Out

Writing Contest

A first person account from teenagers on subjects

like peer pressure politics friends world events

culture dating or other relevant topics

Amount $100

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENisei Student Relocation

Commemorative Fund Inc

Multiple scholarships and funds available

Graduating high school seniors who are planning to

continue their education The student or at least one

of the studentacirceurotrades parents must be born in

Cambodia Laos or Vietnam The student must live

in the city or area in which the scholarships are

offered

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Poetry Outloud National

Recitation Contest

Applicants school must be a participant in the Poetry

Outloud program Students choose memorize and

rehearse a favorite poem and then perform it Local

winners go on to the state level and state winners to

the national competition Deadlines vary with State

but all State competitions must be held by March 30

Amount $200 - $20000

Not Listed

Rodeo Austin Scholarships To be considered for a Rodeo Austin Scholarship

you must be attending one of the partnering colleges

or universities or have participated in 4-H or FFA

programs Available to students from all counties in

Texas

Amount $5000 - $16000

Not Listed

Royal Neighbors of America

Fraternal Scholarships

Various scholarships offered through the Royal

Neighbors of America Society Must be a member of

RNA

Amount $500 - $5000

Must be a member in order to access applications

Not Listed

ScholarGamerscom Register on website and play games as selected by

ScholarGamerscom to qualify for scholarships

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Scholarships for US Mainland

High School Seniors - Hawaii

Pacific University

This program offers 20 tuition waiver scholarships

which are awarded to incoming freshmen graduates

of high schools in the mainland USA Must attend

Hawaii Pacific University

Amount Reduced tuition

Not Listed

SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty

Amazing Contest

Tell us your story in 1000 characters or less -what

makes you acirceuroœPretty Amazingacirceurobull

Amount $10000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESimon Youth Foundation

Community Scholarship

Program

For high school seniors attending school or living in

proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community

Center

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Society of Iranian American

Women for Education

Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas

colleges and universities To apply for any of the

scholarships contact each school directly See

website for participating schools

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Special Operations Warrior

Foundation

Available to students who have lost a parent involved

in military special operations

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

State Farm Companies

Foundation

Various scholarships for high school undergraduate

and graduate students Check website for other

grants and awards

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Sun Country Amateur Golf

Association Scholarship

For students in New Mexico and West Texas Must

have completed Junior year in high school or at least

one year of college with a 30 GPA Must have some

connection to golf Must be recommended by a

SCAGA member

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Talbots Charitable Foundation For women residing in the US or Canada who have

received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years

who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college

Amount $2000 - $30000

Not Listed

TEACH GRANT PROGRAM The Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that

provides grants to students who intend to teach in a

public or private elementary or secondary school that

serves students from low-income families

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are

selected each spring from Texas high school seniors

who have been admitted to the universities affiliated

with the Foundation The University of Texas Texas

AampM University The University of Houston The

University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State

University-San Marcos

Amount Varies

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Armed Services

Scholarship Program

Must enter Guard service or accept a commission

with the armed services within six months of

graduation from college Be appointed by a state

representative or state senator or by the Governor or

Lieutenant Governor

Amount $10000

Not Listed

Texas Early High School

Graduation Scholarship

US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas

for study in Texas Must have completed

recommended high school curriculum at Texas

public high school in less than 36 months

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc

Scholarships

Various scholarships for rural students in Texas

Check website to see if your local electric co-op

offers scholarships

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Texas Mutual Insurance

Company Scholarship

For surviving spouses and children of employees

who died as a result of a compensable injury or

illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance

Company policy

Amount Up to $4000

Not Listed

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Association

For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising

area who major in some form of agricultural studies

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition andor fee exemption for students who will

attend a public institution in the state of Texas

Categories include exemptions for blind and deaf

students children of disabled firefighters and peace

officers students who are dependents of

POWMIAS and students who are in foster care

Amount Tuition andor fee exemptions

Not Listed

United Association of Blind

Athletes - Helen Copeland

Scholarship for Females

US citizen legally blind male or female participant in

USABA sports program amp current USABA member

Autobiographical sketch outlining USABA

involvement academic goals and objective for which

scholarship will be used

Amount $500

Not Listed

United Parcel Service Earn and

Learn Program

Tuition assistance and student loans Must be

employed by UPS Loans will be forgiven if

employment with UPS continues

Amount Up to $20000

Not Listed

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Achievement

Academy Scholarship

Grades 6-12 Student must be nominated by an

educator to have their name included in yearbook

and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship

Student is under no financial obligation to be

considered for awards

Amount $1500 - $10000

Not Listed

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs Survivors and

Dependents Educational

Assistance Program

Provides education and training opportunities to

eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently

and totally disabled due to a service-related

condition or who died while on active duty or as a

result of a service related condition

Amount Not listed

Not Listed

University Bound Network

Scholarship Program

Submit video that how an online education could

change your life Random drawing

Amount $2500

Not Listed

UPROMISE- An alternative to

scholarships

Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that

helps families earn save and pay for higher

education

Amount Varies

Not Listed

Working Ranch Cowboys

Foundation

Must be the son daughter or spouse of a working

ranch cowboy 30 GPA Contact WRCA office for

Scholarship Application and more information

Amount $1000

Not Listed

Young MensWear Scholarship For students pursuing a career in design

merchandising and retailing in the fashion industry

Deadline is not listed but website says Fall of each

year

Amount $5000 - $25000

Not Listed

acirceuroœDream Deferredacirceurobull Essay

Contest on Civil Rights in the

Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger Entrants

must reside in Arab League member states Iran

Afghanistan or the United States Essay required

Amount $500 - $2000

Not Listed

Greater Houston Community

Foundation

Scholarships available through the Greater Houston

Community Foundation

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Pursue Your Passion

Scholarship

Submit essay about your passion and your plan to

pursue it Scholarship is given monthly

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAACN Minority Nurse Faculty

Scholarship

Enrolled full-time baccalaureate to doctoral degree

or Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to

pursue nursing faculty careers

Amount $5000

Varies

Accounting Education Center

Scholarships

The AICPA offers a number of academic

scholarships for students pursuing a major in

accounting Deadlines vary but are usually in Spring

Semester

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

ACE Mentoring Program

(Architecture Construction or

Engineering)

ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who

are exploring careers in Architecture Construction

or Engineering Students who successfully

participate in the program are given the opportunity

to compete for scholarships Grades 9-12

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Adelante Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for Hispanic students listed on

the Adelante Fund Scholarship website

Amount $1500 - $3000

Varies

AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Education Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs Deadlines are March 1 and

September 1 of each year

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

America Board of Funeral

Service Educational Scholarship

For students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary

science programs

Amount $500 - $2500

Varies

Americas Junior Miss

Scholarship Program

Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic

ability interviews talent fitness and poise

Scholarships are available at local state and

national levels

Amount Varies

Varies

American Harlequin Corporation

Dance Video Scholarship

Program

Submit a dance video today acirceuroldquo and a new one

every month acirceuroldquo for chance to win scholarship

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAmerican Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native

American students offered through the American

Indian College Fund

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

American Legion National

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the American

Legion Requirements and deadlines vary with

scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

American Sheep Industry - Make

It Yourself with Wool Contest

Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric

Ages 12 - 25 Deadlines vary with state but most are

in Fall of each year

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

American Welding Society

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the American Welding Society

website For students interested in a career in the

welding industry

Amount Varies

Varies

AnyCollegeCom Scholarship Random drawing on AnyCollegeCom college search

page Scholarships are awarded quarterly Deadlines

vary

Amount $2000

Varies

Arab American Institute Awards Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute

website For students of Arab descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ARMENIAN GENERAL

BENEVOLENT UNION (AGBU)

Multiple scholarships with varying due dates for full-

time undergraduate and graduate students of

Armenian descent

Amount Varies

Varies

ASCAP (American Society of

Composers Authors and

Publishers) Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for

students who show an interest in the field of music

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Asian Pacific Fund Various scholarships for students of Asian descent

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the

Austin Independent School District some are for

available to others in the Austin -Central Texas area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships for the high school

student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes

autism grants and scholarships for college

vocational schools or graduate work Scholarships

for students with other disabilities are also on the

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEAYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study

abroad

Amount Varies

Varies

BlackStudentscom

Scholarships

BlackStudentscom is a FREE online resource and

weekly email newsletter for African American

students The site features profiles of Black colleges

and the latest scholarships internships and jobs

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Bonner Scholars Program Applicants must be willing to serve an average of ten

hours a week at a community service site during the

school year If you are interested in applying to

become a Bonner Scholar review the list of 27

colleges and universities throughout the United

States participating in the Bonner Scholars Program

Amount Varies

Varies

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Scholarship Program

For cystic fibrosis (CF) patients pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees Scholarships

awarded quarterly

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

Bowlcom Scholarships Various scholarships for students involved in

bowling

Amount Varies

Varies

BrainstormUSA - Dare to

DreamExpect to Succeed

Scholarship

Participating students describe a personal dream

and how they hope to attain it To be eligible for a

prize all participants must submit a child entry and a

parent entry Scholarships are awarded every quarter

of the year

Amount Computer

Varies

BrainTrack Scholarship

Programs

BrainTracks scholarships help current college

students fund their education and at the same time

offer help for future students Essay questions ask

applicants to share their experiences and guidance

as related to their studies and career

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Brotherhood of Locomotive

Engineers and Trainmen

Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available

to the children of BLET members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

By KIds For Kids Contests Check website for current By Kids For Kids Contests

for cash prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECalifornia Federation of

Teachers

Multiple scholarships available to HS seniors amp

college students who are children or dependents of

CFT members in good standing or children of

deceased CFT members

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Cancer Survivors Scholarships -

Ped-Onc Resource Center

Scholarships for students who have been survivors

of cancer

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for

various scholarships Scholarships will be given to

students with well rounded profiles Numerous

scholarships available on website with varing

deadlines and requirements

Amount Varies

Varies

CaptainU Student-Athlete

Scholarship

Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or

junior college Application will be judged on profile

completeness recruiting activity on CaptainU and

promotion of CaptainU Winners will be selected

quarterly

Amount $2000

Varies

CarDonorscom Scholarship 30 GPA Academic achievement and community

service The deadlines for scholarships are May 31

August 31 December 31 and March 15th

Amount $500

Varies

Career Stimulus Package

Scholarship Awards

For students interested in enrolling in an accredited

online degree program Essay required

Amount $4000

Varies

Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to

participate in a college university or graduate school

program United States citizen or permanent resident

with a minimum 25 Grade Point Average Essay

required

Amount $500

Varies

Center for Scholarship

Administration

Various scholarships handled by the Center for

Scholarship Administration

Amount Varies

Varies

ChiGems Art amp Poetry

Scholarship

Submit original artwork with essay For grades 9 -

12 20 GPA

Amount $250

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECity Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months of community service

and professional development City Year members

earn a weekly stipend health insurance and an

education award to be used for college Be between

the ages of 17 and 24 The City Year program is

available in 19 cities in the US

Amount $4725

Varies

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Financial aid programs for family members of active

retired civilian employees reserve and auxiliary

members of the US Coast Guard

Amount Varies

Varies

Coastal Bend Community

Foundation

Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend

Community Foundation website Must attend school

in Aransas Bee Jim Wells Kleberg Nueces

Refugio or San Patricio counties

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

CoffeeforLess - Hit The Books

Scholarship

For students 18 - 25 Candidates should submit an

essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of

the importance of education in their lives and how

the scholarship money will assist the studentsacirceurotrade

goals Bonus points will be awarded to those

students who find a creative way to include their

passion for coffee within their essay without losing

sight of the primary topic

Amount Up to $500

Varies

College Assistance Migrant

Program (CAMP)

For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers andor their

families working in agricultural activities Attend a

CAMP campus

Amount $750 - $4000

Varies

College for Texans Information every Texan needs to know about

preparing for applying for and paying for college or

technical school

Amount Varies

Varies

College Peas Student Standout

College Scholarship

Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a

special skill talent or interest that helps you standout

from your peers 30 GPA

Amount $500

Varies

College Prowler No Essay

Scholarship

Submit registration form to compete for monthly

randomly selected scholarships

Amount $2000

Varies

College Week Live Scholarship Register at CollegeWeekLive visit three colleges

online and youacirceurotradell automatically be entered in the

monthly contest

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECollegeuscom Scholarship Open to any individual 17 years or older who is or

will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited

college university or vocational school in an

academic term within 1 year of notification date

Essay required

Amount $3000

Varies

Collegeanswercom Contest Register on Collegeanswercom website to qualify for

monthly randomly chosen scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

CollegeNetcom Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes

for scholarship

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

Common Knowledge

Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships based on well rounded practical

knowledge Check website for current competitions

and more information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Communities Foundation of

Texas

To apply for a scholarship review scholarship

opportunities available through Communities

Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which

you may qualify Academic records statements of

need recommendations and personal essays may

be required

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundation of

Abilene Texas

For Abilene TX area students Requirements and

deadlines vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

Community Foundations in the

United States

A listing of community foundations in the United

States Scholarships for high school students are

available from some local foundations

Amount Varies

Varies

Construct My FutureCom

Scholarships

Various scholarshps for students planning on

attending post-secondary programs in any

construction industry related field

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship High school senior or a college student with a

minimum GPA of 20 or better Essay required

Amount $500

Varies

Creative Communication -Young

Poets Contest

The purpose of this contest is to recognize young

writers of poetry Must submit an original poem of not

more that 21 lines Contest is held three times a

year Deadlines are in August December and April

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUECreative Communication Essay

Contest

Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to

you Grades 4 - 12 Contest deadlines are October

February and July

Amount $50 savings bond

Varies

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win

scholarship

Amount Up to $25000

Varies

Dailybreak Challenge Compete in DailyBreak Challenges such as

brainteasers quizzes trivia and games about pop

culture music fashion sports amp other topics A

random drawing will determine winner

Amount Varies

Varies

Dale E Fridell Memorial

Scholarship

For high school seniors or current college students

not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition

scholarship or waiver from another source Contest

is offered four times annually Essay required

Amount $1000

Varies

Dallas County Community

Colleges Foundation

Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships are available to current and

potential students of the Dallas County Community

Colleges

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Dallas Foundation See this website for various scholarships available in

Dallas - Fort Worth area and Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science

Fiction and Fantasy Writing

Awards

Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science

Fiction amp Fantasy Writing Various contests with

some offering cash awards

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Department of Defense

Scholarships for Military

Children

Various scholarships for children of active retired or

reserve military personnel Various deadlines some

as early as February 15th

Amount Varies

Varies

DisabilityInfogov An online resource for people with disabilities

Website includes information on financial aid and

scholarships

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Discus Awards Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new

category of high school students the all-around

standout You may nominate yourself for this

monthly scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEDo A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed Anything goes a small

action or being involved in a big project Prizes are

awarded by doctors based on the positive results

affecting you and the people around you

Amount Various prizes

Varies

Do Something - Grants and

Scholarships

Grants and scholarships on DoSomethingorg

website

Amount Varies

Varies

EducationStartorg Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for

scholarship Must be 17 yrs or older Essay

required

Amount $3000 - $4000

Varies

El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community

Foundation website For students in the El Paso and

eastern New Mexico area

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Engineering Education Service

Center

Various scholarships for students interested in math

science and engineering listed on the Engineering

Education Service Center This page will always be

under construction as new scholarships become

available and current scholarship are awarded

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

EssayContestscom A listing of currently running essay contests that

award money and other prizes to winners Some

contests require an entry fee These contests are not

scholarships

AmountAcirc Varies

Varies

Executive Women International

Scholarship Program

For high school Juniors - male or female Only one

student per school is eligible Scholarship based on

academic achievement and community and school

involvement Deadlines vary with each local chapter

Amount $2000 - $10000

Varies

Federal Aviation Administration

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on website for students

interested in aviation training

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)

Amount Varies

Varies

Federal Student Aid on the Web A source for information provided by the US

Department of Education on preparing for and

funding education beyond high school

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEFondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high school undergraduate

and graduate students

Amount $1000

Varies

FreeCollegeScholarshipsnet Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships but the website offers

cash prizes for winners in several different writing

categories

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

FreeMilitaryScholarshipscom Must be 18 yrs or older Register on website to enter

random drawing for scholarships

Amount $10000

Varies

FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students interested in the

technology field will be offered at various times on

the FreshBrain website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Scholarships

Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas

Area Most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Giving Soul Student

Scholarships

Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell

about how they are actively making a difference in

the world

Amount $550

Varies

GoCollegeCom Lucky Draw

Scholarships

Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships

sponsored by GoCollegecom

Amount $250

Varies

Golden Key International Honor

Society

Applicantparent must be Golden Key National Honor

Society member Each scholarship has a unique

submission deadline and application process

Amount Varies with award

Varies

Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America (GCSAA)

Scholarships offered through the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America For

students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount Varies

Varies

GotChosen $1000 Every Month

Scholarship

Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEGuaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no

interview essay portfolio audition competition or

other secondary requirement Just meet the criteria

listed adhere to the application deadlines set by the

individual colleges and universities gain admission

enroll and receive your scholarship or scholarships

Students should contact individual colleges for more

information

Amount Varies

Varies

HBCU Connect - Historically

Black Colleges and Universities

Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Hearst Journalism Award Majorcareer interest in journalism

radiotelevisionfilm or communications Selection

submitted must have been published or aired and is

based on newsworthiness research excellence of

journalistic writing photojournalism or broadcast

news

Amount $500 - $2000

Varies

High School Journalism

Scholarships

Various scholarships for students interested in

majoring in journalism Scholarships are listed by

State and ethnicity

Amount Varies

Varies

Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral

Design for certificate programs and seminars

Amount $500

Varies

International Dairy-Deli Bakery

Association

Must be current full or part-time employee of a

supermarket dairy deli or bakery department or an

employee for a company which services those

departments College major must be in a food-

related field Must have 25 GPA Scholarship is

offered four times per year

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

International Pet Owners Club -

Cutest Pet Contest

Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered

Membership in club in not necessary to participate or

win This is not a scholarship It is a photo contest

open to all One entry may be submitted every six

months

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEJoseph S Rumbaugh Oration

Contest - National Society of the

Sons of the American

Revolution

For US residents For Freshmen Sophomores

Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school

Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must

address the Revolutionary War or a personality

showing the relationship it bears to America today

Amount $200 - $3000

Varies

Junior Science and Humanities

Symposium

JSHS invites high school students to conduct an

original investigation in sciences engineering or

mathematics and to participate in regional and state

symposiums Deadlines vary with region but all

must be completed by early April

Amount $1000 - $12000

Varies

Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids Chance Inc is to provide

financial scholarships for children of permanently or

catastrophically injured or deceased workers to

complete their education Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Korean American Scholarship

Foundation

Full-time students of Korean descent 30 GPA

Deadlines vary with region in which high school is

located however most deadlines are in the Spring

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Kosciuszko Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of Polish

descent or students wishing to study Polish

Amount $1000 - $7000

Varies

LA Kelley Communications

Hemophilia Scholarships

This website list scholarships for students or family

members of students who have been diagnosed with

hemophilia

Amount Varies

Varies

La Unidad Latina Foundation Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative

GPA of 280 acirceuroldquo 360 out of a 40 GPA scale Be

currently enrolled in an eligible bacheloracirceurotrades or

masteracirceurotrades degree program at an accredited four-

year college or university Deadlines - February 15

and October 15

Amounts $250 to $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUELadies Auxiliary VFW

Scholarships

Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Requirements vary with scholarship Some deadlines

as early as January

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Ladimercom Creative Writing

Scholarship

This website lists several writing contests for which

cash prizes are awarded

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Latino College Dollars -

Scholarships for Latino

Students

Various scholarships for Latino high school and

college students

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lint Center for National Security

Studies

For students who are interested in the study of

counter intelligence and national security issues

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lions Club of Texas

Scholarships

Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of

Texas with multiple deadlines

Amount $1000 - $3000

Varies

LittleAfricacom This website features a list of African American

Scholarships and Internship Opportunities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area

Foundation webpage Requirements vary with

scholarship The scholarships are for students who

are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area

Amount Varies

Varies

Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

MeritAidcom A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and

academic scholarships from colleges across the

country

Amount Varies

Varies

Mesothelioma Memorial

Scholarships

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered

four times per year to honor the thousands of people

who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure

to asbestos as well as the thousands of patients

who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year

Amount $500

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEMicro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher

education To enter tell how this scholarship would

benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320

characters) Scholarship is given quarterly

Amount $1000

Varies

Militarycom Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of active retired or

deceased members of military

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Milton G Wright Scholarship

Drawing

For High School Seniors or current College students

Must enter monthly to be considered for a random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $500

Varies

MinorityNursecom Scholarship

Program

Various scholarships for nurses of color

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Miss America Organization

Scholarships

US citizen singlenever married female Ages 17 -

24 For study at designated institutions high school

graduate competitiontalentinterest in

poisetalentfitness demonstrate depth of character

leadership patriotism seriousness of purpose

service orientation Various scholarships available

Amount $2000 - $50000

Varies

Miss Americas Outstanding

Teen Competition

Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17 Be

a United States citizen Deadlines vary with state

Amount Varies

Varies

Miss American Coed Pageants For girls ages 3 -21 Scholarships offered for winners

of state and national competitions See website for

information concerning State and National

competitions

Amount Varies

Varies

MSTR Scholarship Foundation The MSTR scholarship foundation will be providing

scholarships to students who have been affected by

the high costs of medical care

Amount Not listed

Varies

Mycollegeguideorg Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Grades 9 - 12 Register on website to enter random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Page 50

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

Page 51

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENASA - National Space Grant

College and Fellowship

Programs

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing

careers in science mathematics engineering and

technology or STEM as well as curriculum

enhancement and faculty development Available in

all 50 states the District of Columbia and the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Amount Varies

Varies

National Association for Music

Education

Scholarship resources for students interested in

music education or music performance

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Federation of Music

Clubs

Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a

wide range of categories including voice

instrumental music composition dance conducting

handicapped and visually impaired and music

therapy

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia

or other bleeding disorders

Amount Varies

Varies

National High School Poetry

Contest

Open to all US high school students Submit a

poem of not more than twenty lines that is

unpublished and is solely your own work

Submissions will be accepted continuously through

May 31

Amount $150 - $500

Varies

National Hispanic Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships available for students of

Hispanic heritage Must be US citizen or permanent

resident

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making history come alive in

an exhibit documentary paper or performance

Contests held in Spring of each year Deadlines vary

with State - many by March 1 Grades 6-12

Amount $250 - $1000

Varies

National Interscholastic Athletic

Administrators Association

Student Athlete Scholarship

Program

Must have participated in two sports for two years in

each sport amp earned varsity letter in each

Recommendation amp essay required Due date varies

by state

Amount $1000 - $2000

Varies

National League of American

Penwomen

Contests in Art Music Poetry and Writing listed on

the National League of American Penwomen

website

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUENational Society of Black

Engineers Scholarships

Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website

Requirements vary with scholarship

Amount Varies

Varies

National Society of Collegiate

Scholars

Numerous scholarships for NSCS members

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

National Society of High School

Scholars

Must be a member of NSHSS Academic

scholarships and academic competitions are offered

annually Some deadlines are as early as November

30

Amount $250 - $5000

Varies

National Society of the Sons of

the American Revolution

Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR

including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph

Rumbaugh Oration Contest

Amount Varies

Varies

National Teenager Scholarship

Pageant

Female between the ages of 12 - 18 Contest based

on academic achievement school and community

involvement communication and leadership skills

No Swimsuit competition Deadlines vary with state

with contest held in late July - early August

Amount Varies

Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship

Foundation

Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth

grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter

a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital

Region Florida Mid-South Region or New England

Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro

spirituals Deadlines vary by region from January

through February of each year

Amount $300 - $3000

Varies

OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships This is an index of

contests where cash and prizes can be won

Amount Varies

Varies

Online-Degree-

Scholarshipscom

Must be at least 18 yrs old Apply online to enter

random monthly drawing for scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

PEPNet - Financial Aid

Information for Students with

Hearing Disabilities

This website lists many links to financial aid

information for students with hearing disabilities

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Permian Basin Area Foundation -

Texas

Various scholarships for students in the Permian

Basin area of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Page 50

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

Page 51

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Page 52

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

Page 56

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEPhi Theta Kappa Scholarships Numerous scholarships available to Phi Theta Kappa

members

Amount Varies

Varies

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry

Requirements vary with contest

Amount Varies

Varies

PoetryCom Contests Submit an original poem twenty four lines or less on

any subject in any style Awarded monthly

Amount $25 - 5000

Varies

Power Poetry Scholarships Submit poem on topics listed on Power Poetry

website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Prom Guide Magazine

Scholarships

Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships

Business- minded Graduate Teen Model and

Creative Graduate See website for details

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Return2College Scholarship

Program

Open to current and future students who are 17

years or older There is no maximum age limit

Amount $1500

Varies

Robert C Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

US Citizen For exceptionally able high school

seniors who show promise of continued excellence in

postsecondary education

Amount $1500

Varies

Sallie Mae Fund - Black College

Dollars

This scholarship search geared for African-

American students contains more than 300

scholarships searchable by GPA requirement

academic and career interest and application

deadline

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area

Foundation website For students in San Antonio

area and throughout the state of Texas

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarship Coin Sweepstakes Register on website to enter random drawing for

scholarship Must be at least 18 yrs old

Amount $2000

Varies

Scholarshipexpertscom

Scholarships

Register on website to access information about

several scholarships offered by

Scholarshipexpertscom Must be 13 yrs or older

Amount Varies

Varies

Page 51

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Page 52

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEScholarshipPointscom Members earn points for scholarships by logging in

each day completing surveys and reviewing other

sites and services Drawings are monthly

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Scholarships in Graphic

Communications

Scholarships that are available for students pursuing

higher education in a Graphic Communications

related field of study

Amount Varies

Varies

Scholarsitecom Scholarships Random monthly drawing Must register with

Scholarsitecom to be eligible

Amount $1000

Varies

Scholastic Art and Writing

Awards - Alliance for Young

Artists and Writers

Grades 7 - 12 Awards will be given for outstanding

works in writing and visual art categories Students

should check website for detailed information

Deadlines vary by region with some as early as

October

Amount From $1000 to $10000

Varies

Seneca Nation of Indians

Scholarship

Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Must show financial need

Amount Up to $11000 per year

Varies

Smarter Bucks Reward Program Applicants must be high school college or adult

students Applicants sign up for the free

SmarterBucks reward program that earns rewards

which automatically become extra payments on any

student loan Plus each month one winner is

selected to receive an additional student loan

payment worth up to $1000

Amount Varies

Varies

SNM - Molecular Imaging Grants

amp Awards

Full-time undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or

4-year institution For study in nuclear medicine and

molecular imaging

Amount of award Varies

Varies

Society of ActuariesCasualty

Actuarial Society Scholarship

Program

For students who are US citizens or permanent

residents who plan to major in the actuarial

(insurance) profession Note High school students

may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed

on webpage Please refer to the specific eligibility

requirements for each scholarship for more

information

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUESociety of Automotive Engineers

International Scholarships

Program

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring

in engineering Deadlines vary but are mostly in

Spring semester of year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

StayFitinCollegecom

Scholarships

For current or future college students Enter random

drawings for a chance to win scholarship

Amount $700

Varies

Student Loan Network $10000

Scholarship

Register on website to enter quarterly random

drawing for scholarship

Amount $10000

Varies

Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroadcom is a source of information on

educational opportunities for students to study in

other countries

Amount Varies

Varies

SunTrust Education Off To

College Scholarship

Sweepstakes

Register on Sun Trust Education website for random

drawing to win scholarships One winner will be

chosen every two weeks from October through May

Amount $1000

Varies

Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where

contestants can compete for cash and prizes

Amount Varies

Varies

Teachers Count This website offers a list of scholarships for

prospective teachers

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many writing contests for teens

Amount Varies with contest

Varies

Texas Association For Pupil

Transportation Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association

For Pupil Transportation website

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas FFA Foundation

Scholarships

Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA

Foundation website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Texas Financial Aid Programs -

Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board

Financial aid for college offered by the State of

Texas

Amount Varies

Varies

Texas Society of Certified Public

Accountants

Scholarships for students who plan to major in the

field of accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

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eScholarships Monthly

November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUETexas Surveyors Foundation

Inc Scholarship

Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey

related course of study Financial need and

academic achievement considered

Amount Not listed

Varies

Texas Tech Alumni Association

Scholarships

For deserving current undergraduate and graduate

students as well as incoming freshmen incoming

graduate and transfer students TTAA scholarships

are awarded based on a variety of factors including

ethnicity academic merit and financial need

Deadlines vary with county

Amount Varies

Varies

This Way to CPA Scholarships Numerous scholarships for students interested in a

career in accounting

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Two Ten International Footwear

Foundation Scholarships -

Footwear Design Scholarship

Open to any student who is studying design with a

focus on footwear

Amount $1000 - $5000

Varies

Unitarian Universalist

Association of Congregations

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian

Universalist Association of Congregations website

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Methodist Higher

Education Foundation

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as

a full-time student in a UM-related college university

or seminary and be an active member of The UMC

for at least one year

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United Negro College Fund

Scholarships

Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website

Amount Varies

Varies

United Realty Students

Scholarship

Applicants must be current high school or secondary

school students between the ages of 16 and 22 and

must be legal residents of the 50 United States or

the District of Columbia Essay question How Do I

Invest In My Future

Amount $5000 - $10000

Varies

United States Chess Federation

Scholarships

This website offers information about some colleges

in the United States that offer scholarships for chess

Amount Varies

Varies

UNITED STATES JCI SENATE

FOUNDATION

High school seniors with high academic

achievement

Amount $1000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEUnited States Navy Memorial

Scholarships

A list scholarship programs and educational

resources for students and service members

available through the government veterans groups

and other associations

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

United States Senate Youth

Program

Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an

elected student office are eligible to apply for this

scholarship Two students will be selected from each

state States have deadlines varying from July 1

through November 2

Amount $5000 and all expense paid trip to

Washington DC

Varies

University Language Photo

Contest for High School

Students

For students who have visited or plan to visit a

college campus this year Submit a photo that you

have taken while visiting the campus along with a

200 - word description of why that photo represents

college to you

Amount $500

Varies

University Language Services -

Study Abroad Scholarship

Submit original photograph that you believe

encapsulates why you are glad that you decided to

study abroad along with an accompanying

description of no more than 200 words (in English)

describing the way in which the photo illustrates your

happiness with the decision

Amount $500

Varies

US Achievement Scholarship

Fund

Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements

to enter monthly contests Must be US citizen

Amount $5000

Varies

USAFunds Access to Education

Scholarships

Information on financial aid student loans and

grants

Amount Varies

Varies

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS

Scholarship

Random drawing for students who sign up for

CollegeSTEPS program Drawings are held four

times during the year

Amount $1000

Varies

WinningSurveyscom

Sweepstakes

Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up

to $50000

Amount $50000

Varies

WordSmart High School

Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to high school students grades 9-11 Register

on website to enter monthly random drawing for

scholarship

Amount $2000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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November 2013

TITLE REQUIREMENTS DUEWritersIllustrators of the Future

Contests

For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy

stories The contest has four quarters- October 1

January 1 April 1 and July 1

Amount $500 - $5000

Varies

Young Voices Foundation

Writing Contests

Writing contests for students grade K - 12

Amount $25 - $1500

Varies

Youth For Understanding (YFU)

USA Scholarships

YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to

students each year for study abroad

Amount Varies with scholarship

Varies

Zinchcom General Scholarship Current high school student minimum 20 GPA

Zinch profile complete Both need of student and

merit considered Winners chosen based on what

the student provides in hisher Zinch profile

Amount $1000 - $10000

Varies

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