Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship For whom: Graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of NC who plan to enroll as full-time student...
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship For whom: Graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of NC who plan to enroll as full-time students in a degree-granting program at NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNCGreensboro Scholarship Amount: up to $8,000 as well as possible funding for summer internships, research, or study abroad and a one-time computer allowance of up to $3,000 (17 annual awards, 1 in each qualifying county) Application Deadline: Late January / Beginning of February Duration of Scholarship: 4 years as long as recipient maintains eligibility Minimum GPA Requirement: must maintain a 2.75 GPA during years of receiving the scholarship Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must permanently reside in Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain, or Warren County
• One additional scholarship is awarded to a student from the cities of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior at the NC School of Science and Mathematics who is from one of the eligible counties • Criteria include financial need, merit, leadership, character, and the will of the recipient to help himself or herself prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen • In order for the scholarship to be renewed each year, the recipient must have continued financial need, remain enrolled full time at an eligible institution, and maintain a 2.75 GPA and good citizenship
• Applicants must complete both the scholarship application and the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE online; the PROFILE must be submitted no later than January 25 Application Requirements: http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProgramDetail¬ e=no&type=7&vocType=10&vocational=no&id=44 Contact: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 13663 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663 (919) 248-4650 ee@ncseaa.edu AXA Foundation – AXA Achievement Community Scholarship For whom: Graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university in the following academic year and who live and attend high school in the area of an AXA Advisors’ branch office Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (up to 12 annual awards given by each AXA Advisors’ branch office across the nation) Application Deadline: December Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Should display ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and the ability to succeed in college • Must live and attend a high school in the general area of an AXA Advisors’ branch office ( for a list of branch locations: http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/contactus/31contactus_officedir.html) Application Requirements: http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/04-08- 03_AXA_Achievement_Community_Scholarships.html Contact: Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 (800) 537-4180 Request Application materials at: http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ or go to website listed above AXA Foundation (in partnership with Scholarship America and U.S. News & World Report) – AXA Achievement Scholarship For whom: Graduating high school students who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university in the following academic year Scholarship Amount: $25,000 for national winners (10 annual awards); $10,000 for state winners (52 annual awards; 1 for each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) Application Deadline:
December Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Should display ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and the ability to succeed in college Application Requirements: http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html Contact: Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 (800) 537-4180 Request Application materials at: http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ or go to website listed above The Ayn Rand Institute – The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest For whom: Rising and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled full-time at an accredited higher education institution, including community colleges, colleges, and universities, at the time of entry into the contest or by the contest deadline Scholarship Amount: First Prize: $10,000; Second Prize (3 annual awards):
$2,000; Third Prize (5 annual awards): $1,000; Finalists (20 annual awards): $100; Semifinalists (20 annual awards): $50 Application Deadline: Mid-September Updated April 2008 Contact amanda@elpueblo.org with corrections. -4 of 64- Duration of Scholarship: One-time award Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must send in essay about Atlas Shrugged; essay topics and requirements listed on website Application Requirements: http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests _atlas Contact: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Essay@aynrand.org The Ayn Rand Institute – The Fountainhead Essay Contest For whom: 11th and 12th graders in high school Scholarship Amount: First Prize: $10,000; Second Prize (5 annual awards): $2,000; Third Prize (10 annual awards): $1,000; Finalists (45 annual awards): $100; Semifinalists (175 annual awards): $50 Application Deadline: Late April Duration of Scholarship: One-time award Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must send in essay about The Fountainhead; essay topics and requirements listed on website Application Requirements: http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests _tf Contact: The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Dept. W The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Essay@aynrand.org Bank of America—Joe Martin Scholarship For whom: High school seniors or high school graduates who are dependents of an active full-time or part-time Bank of America associate who has been employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year or who are dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired associates Scholarship Amount: $500-5,000 Application Deadline: Last day of February Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable for up to an additional 3 years Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must demonstrate financial need • Must be 23 years of age or younger • Must plan to be enrolled or currently be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school and enroll in the college of choice no later than the fall of the year in which the award is given • Must have an above average academic record, be actively involved in school and community activities, possess a desire to pursue educational and career goals, and wish to develop a well-rounded character Application Requirements: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_joe martin Contact: Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Program Scholarship America – J. Krohnberg One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 (800) 537-4180, ext. 429 and ask for the Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Program jkrohnberg@scholarshipamerica.org Best Buy Scholarship Program For whom: Graduating high schools seniors living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/ technical school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (1,500 annual awards); $10,000 (51 annual awards) Application Deadline: February Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the U.S. or Puerto Rico • Must demonstrate a commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience • Academic achievements will be taken into consideration Application Requirements: http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/scholarships.asp Contact: Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 (800) 537-4180 bestbuy@scholarshipamerica.org Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA) Scholarships For whom: High school seniors in the BDSA database (enter database profile online) as well as undergraduate students who previously received a scholarship as freshmen Scholarship Amount: $1,000-6,000 Updated April 2008 Contact amanda@elpueblo.org with corrections. -5 of 64- Application Deadline: Mid-April Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable for up to 3 additional years Minimum GPA Requirement: None mentioned Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None mentioned Additional Requirements: • Awards are based on academic achievement, entrance exam scores, financial need, references, evidence of community service, and ability to play golf • See website for more details Application Requirements: http://www.nmjgsa.org/bdsa_scholarships.htm Contact: Bill Dickey Scholarship Association 1140 E. Washington Street Suite 103 Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 258-7851 andrea@bdscholar.org or fill out the form at: http://www.nmjgsa.org/bdsa_contact.htm Burger King Scholars Program For whom: Graduating high schools seniors from public, private, vocational, technical, parochial and alternative high schools or from a home school education throughout the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: February Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Citizenship Requirement: Must be U.S. or Canada resident (doesn’t say whether or not that means a legal permanent resident) Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • At time of application, must be working on average 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual circumstances prevent the student’s involvement) • Must demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities • Must demonstrate financial need Application Requirements: http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/bkscholars.aspx Contact: Burger King Scholars Program c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737 For questions regarding the program: (305) 378-3186 bdorado@whopper.com For assistance with online application: jrsimon@scholarshipadministrators.com Business and Professional Women’s Foundation – Career Advancement Scholarship For whom: Disadvantaged (low-income) women who are at least 25 years of age at time of application and who wish to advance in their careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce, and have been officially accepted into an accredited degree or certificate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, including American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands Scholarship Amount: $1000-2,000 (between 50-100 annual awards) Application Deadline: Early to Mid-April Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or U.S. national Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must be planning to graduate or receive a certification between December of the application year and the end of August 2 years later • Must demonstrate critical financial need, having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2,500 or less (as determined by the FAFSA) • Must demonstrate clear career plans • Must not be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc. • Must submit application online and provide 2 recommendations (applicant will give name and email address of two recommenders who will submit their recommendations online) Application Requirements: http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381 Contact: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship Program 301 ACT Drive PO Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52245 Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4030 (800) 525-3729 bpwfoundation@act.org Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award For whom: Graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll fulltime in a 2- or 4-year college or university in the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $1000 (several annual awards granted) Application Deadline: April 15 Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must be Hispanic • Must have demonstrated academic excellence • Must have demonstrated outstanding community service through volunteerism and work experiences Application Requirements: http://ctherd.typepad.com/Chevy20Excellence20Application-H1.pdf Contact: GM Scholarship Administration Center 700 West 5th Ave. Updated April 2008 Contact amanda@elpueblo.org with corrections. -6 of 64- Mail Code 2001 Naperville, IL 60563 (888) 377-5233 scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com Coca Cola Scholarship for [High School] Seniors For whom: Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution in the following academic year Scholarship Amount: $20,000 (50 annual awards); $10,000 (200 annual awards) Application Deadline: October 31 Duration of Scholarship: Award distributed over four years Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 at end of junior year Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, temporary resident (in legalization program), refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, or humanitarian parole Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Should demonstrate academic achievement • Should display a commitment to community service Application Requirements: https://www.cocacolascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp Contact: Four Year Award for Seniors PO Box 442 Atlanta, GA 30301-0442 (800) 306-2653 scholars@na.ko.com Coca Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship For whom: Current 2-year college students or current high school seniors planning to attend a 2-year degree-granting institution in the fall Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (350 annual awards) Application Deadline: May 31 Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 GPA Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the fall term • Should be actively engaged in volunteer service or employed at least part-time Application Requirements: https://www.cocacolascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp Contact: Two-Year Colleges Scholarship PO Box 1615 Atlanta, GA 30301 (800) 306-2653 eward@na.ko.com College Foundation of North Carolina For whom: Any NC students who are planning to attend an institution of higher education in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: Varies Application Deadline: Varies Duration of Scholarship: Varies Minimum GPA Requirement: Varies Citizenship Requirement: Varies Program of Study Requirement: Varies Additional Requirements: • Must live in North Carolina to qualify for scholarships listed • Go to website to see eligibility requirements for the various need-based and merit-based scholarships Application Requirements: http://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/info_schol.jsp Contact: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 549-8614 College Insider Resources – Athletic Students Scholarship For whom: Athletic high school students, grades 10-12, who will attend an accredited college, university, or technical school following graduation from high school Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: End of every month Duration of Scholarship: One-time award (1 monthly award) Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.7 Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must fill out form online; no essay or testing is required Application Requirements: http://www.ezcir.com/athelete_request.asp Contact: (206) 607-9053 help@ezcir.com College Insider Resources – College Student Scholarship For whom: Undergraduate students attending an accredited college, university, or technical school Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: End of every month Duration of Scholarship: One-time award (1 monthly award) Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None, but there are various major/career scholarships offered as well including culinary, design, photography, digital media, computer, video game and design, business, and criminal justice scholarships Updated April 2008 Contact amanda@elpueblo.org with corrections. -7 of 64- Additional Requirements:
• Must fill out form online; no essay or testing is required Application Requirements: http://www.ezcir.com/college_request.asp Contact: (206) 607-9053 help@ezcir.com College Insider Resources – Academic High School Students Scholarship For whom: High school students in grades 9-12 who will attend an accredited college, university, or technical school following graduation from high school Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: End of every month Duration of Scholarship: One-time award (1 monthly award) Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.0 Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None, but there are various major/career scholarships offered as well including culinary, design, photography, digital media, computer, video game and design, business, and criminal justice scholarships Additional Requirements: • Must fill out form online; no essay or testing is required Application Requirements: http://www.ezcir.com/academic_request.asp Contact: (206) 607-9053 help@ezcir.com Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship Awards For whom
: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who plan to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year college or university or graduate degree program in the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for Community College or AA/AS granting institution; $2,500 for 4-year institution (several awards granted); $5,000 for graduate-level academic institution; undergraduates will also receive a DELL Notebook Computer and Microsoft Package Application Deadline: April 15 Duration of Scholarship: Varies; can be distributed over up to four years Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must be Latino and have a strong commitment toward the Latino community • Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or grad/professional program during the period for which the scholarship is requested • Should have a history of performing public serviceoriented activities in the community and plan to continue contributing in the future • Demonstrated financial need • Good writing skills • Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply Application Requirements: http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm Contact: CHCI Scholarship Awards 911 2nd Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) EXCEL DC or (202) 543-1771 chci@chci.org DaimlerChrysler Scholarship Award (as part of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities [HACU] Scholarship Fund) For whom: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending 2 or 4-year institutions Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: May Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
• Must demonstrate financial need • Must be attending a HACU-member institution at the time applications are completed and scholarship awards are made; go to http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HACU's_Members_EN.asp to see which institutions are members of the HACU Application Requirements: https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants/ Contact: HACU Scholarship Program High Point Tower 8415 Datapoint Dr., Suite 400 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 576-3248 scholarship@hacu.net Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship For whom: Full and part-time undergraduate or graduate students, including international students, who are currently attending a Datatel Client college or university (there are many in NC— www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants/findschool.cfm?state=NC), or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year Scholarship Amount: $1,000-2,400 Application Deadline: January 31 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement:
None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Must be attending a Datatel Client college or university or work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will Updated April 2008 Contact amanda@elpueblo.org with corrections. -8 of 64- attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year • Must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words Application Requirements: http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/ Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation 4375 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 (800) 486-4332 or (703) 968-9000, ext. 4549 scholars@datatel.com
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