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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm
The Mary P. Oenslager
Scholastic Achievement Awards (SAA)
The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are presented to RFB&D members who are college seniors and blind or visually impaired, in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others.
Offered since 1959, the awards are given to a total of nine students who are chosen by a selection committee. RFB&D gives three top winners $6,000 each; three special honors winners $3,000 each; and three honors winners $1,000 each.
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
- Be legally blind
- Have been registered as an RFB&D member for at least one year, up to and including the period of March 2, 2008 - March 2, 2009 (individually or through a school)
- Have received, or will receive, a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or its territories
- Have an overall grade point average for my undergraduate years of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent if an alternative grading system is used).
Republic of Palau Ministry of Education
Phone: 680-488-2471
Financial Aid resources available for residents of Palau.
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
List of Financial Aid resources for residents of Rhode Island.
The Robinson Family Companies have created four different scholarship opportunities:
The GetinBusiness.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
GetinBusiness! is a resource site for entrepreneurs, offering information on how to incorporate and other business start-up tools. The company offers a scholarship to the student who writes the best short essay on entrepreneurship per the guidelines set forth on www.getinbusiness.com/blog/scholarship This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.
The FreeLegalAid.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
A scholarship offered to the student who writes the best short essay on access to law per the guidelines set forth on www.freelegalaid.com/scholarship Free Legal Aid is one of the oldest websites offering completely free legal resources. This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.
The MissionVacation.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
Mission Vacation is a company focusing on vacation rentals in Mission Beach, San Diego. A scholarship offered to the student who writes the best short essay on travel per the guidelines set forth on www.MissionVacation.com/scholarship This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.
The Techlaw LLP Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
Techlaw LLP is a boutique intellectual property law firm, handling trademarks, copyrights and patents. A scholarship offered to the student who writes the best short essay on intellectual property law per the guidelines set forth on www.TechLawLLP.com/scholarship This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.
Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
http://www.roea.org/schol/schol-goldy.htm
The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America is now taking applications for the Goldy (Dumitru Golea Goldy-Gemu) Scholarship. Two scholarships are offered in the amount of $1500.00 each. Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students of Romanian origin according to the established requirements and rules. It is imperative that all forms be filled out completely and all copies of supporting documents accompany the applications. Therefore, upon applying, advise whether you are a recent high school graduate or are already enrolled in college.
Roothbert Fund Scholarship
http://roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
The Roothbert Fund was created in 1958 by Albert and Toni Roothbert to help men and women in need of financial aid to further their education. The principal focus of The Fund is its Scholarships Program, through which it makes grants for undergraduate or graduate study at accredited colleges or universities. The Fund seeks candidates who are “motivated by spiritual values,” and works to foster fellowship among them.
Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Scholarship
1.You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
2. You were diagnosed with cancer or a recurrence of cancer between age 13 and graduation from high school;
3. You were under active treatment for cancer while in high school, resulting in a substantial impact on your ability to attend class, take the SAT’s, etc.;
4. You have a treatment history which includes chemotherapy and/or radiation;
5. You are currently age 22 or younger;
6. You have not previously been awarded a scholarship from our Fund; AND
7. You are currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree at an accredited 2 year or 4 year college OR you are currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary vocational or trade program which will culminate in certification. Graduate School Programs are not eligible.
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Sallie Mae
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All of our programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can.
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs:
- American Dream Scholarship Program
- First in My Family Scholarship Program
- Unmet Need Scholarship Program
- The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund
- Community College Transfer Program
- Writers of Passage Scholarship Program
Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund
http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity
Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need
Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement
Applicants must be either:
a) Graduating High School seniors; b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students; c) Community college students (must be AB540); d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)
We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:
a) Greater Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles); b) San Fernando Valley; c) San Francisco/Bay Area
Sertoma
http://www.sertoma.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=229&srcid=336
Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship
The $1,000 Scholarship is for hard of hearing or deaf students that have clinically significant bilateral hearing loss. Graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students must be pursuing a four year degree.
SEIU-Moe Foner Scholarship Program
http://www.seiu.org/a/members/seiu-moe-foner-scholarship-program.php
SEIU is proud to offer a scholarship that continues the life work of the late Moe Foner, the founder of the SEIU 1199 Bread and Roses Cultural Project. Foner used his energy and imagination to tap into New York’s thriving artistic community and brought new resonance to union concerts, exhibits, and publications. This is a one-time, $5,000 scholarship.
SEIU-Jesse Jackson Scholarship Program
http://www.seiu.org/a/members/seiu-jesse-jackson-scholarship-program.php
For more than 20 years, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and SEIU have worked side by side for social and economic justice. This $5,000 renewable scholarship is given to a student whose work and aspirations for economic and social justice reflect the values and accomplishments of the Rev. Jackson. It can be renewed annually for a maximum of four years.
The Sikh Coalition
http://www.sikhcoalition.org/essay.asp
The Sikh Coalition Diversity Essay Competition is open to the youth, regardless of their ethnicity, race, religion or cultural background, with an interest in religion, liberty, and a just society of free and responsible individuals.
Social Science Research Council
http://programs.ssrc.org/eurasia/fellowships/
In past years, the SSRC Eurasia Program has offered individual fellowships for research on the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and the New States of Eurasia, and especially research related to the non-Russian Eurasian states, regions and peoples. Funding for this program was provided by the U.S. Department of State under the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII).
Society for Applied Anthropology
http://www.sfaa.net/pknew/pknew.html
The Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) announces an annual student research competition in the applied social and behavioral sciences. The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of $2000, a crystal trophy, and travel funds to attend the annual meetings of the SfAA.
Soil Science Society of America
https://www.soils.org/awards/award/detail/?a=9
Francis and Evelyn Clark Soil Biology Scholarship
The Francis and Evelyn Clark Soil Biology Scholarship was established to recognize the importance of soil biology and the understanding of soil, plant, and microbial interactions and of nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. The scholarship is supported by a gift from Dr. and the late Mrs. Francis Clark to the Agronomic Science Foundation and administered by the Soil Science Society of America. The scholarship is in the amount of $1000.
Eligibility: The nominee will be a graduate student working in the field of soil biology or biochemistry or microbial ecology. The nominee will have demonstrated scholarship and leadership during his/her graduate studies. Identification of special financial need will be taken into consideration.
Sonlight
http://www.sonlight.com/scholarships.html
Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd. is again sponsoring competition for twelve scholarships: one $5,000 ($20,000 total), four $2,500 ($10,000 total, each), and five $1,000 ($4,000 total, each) annual four-year scholarships for students who intend to begin college in the Fall. We call these “annual” four-year scholarships only to indicate that if you win one of these awards, you will receive it for all four years of your college career as long as you meet the requirements to maintain eligibility for the full four years.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Before working on the application, it is a good idea to make sure you are eligible and can document your eligibility. You are eligible:
1. If you are a “Green Card” holder, please provide a copy of your card, OR
2. If you are a naturalized citizen, please provide the eight-digit number on your Citizenship Certificate and the date of naturalization; a photocopy of the name page of your United States passport can substitute as evidence of citizenship, OR
3. If you have two parents who are naturalized citizens as of the date of your application, please provide the eight-digit numbers on their Citizenship Certificates and the dates of their naturalization; a photocopy of the name page of their United States passport can substitute as evidence of citizenship.
You may not be older than 30.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of South Carolina.
South Dakota Board of Regents
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of South Dakota.
Spina Bifida Association of America
http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2664425/apps/s/content.asp?ct=3727653
The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) Scholarship Program was established in 1988 to enhance opportunities for persons born with Spina Bifida to achieve their full potential through higher education. Scholarships from SBA make it possible for the student to choose educational pursuits that may otherwise be outside of financial reach. The SBA applauds your goals and determination to pursue higher education. Please remember that scholarships are competitive and funds are limited, making it impossible to grant every request. The Scholarship Committee evaluates each complete application on its merits based on the criteria set for the scholarship program. The Scholarship Committee awards the scholarship after carefully weighing all of the factors for selection. SBA One-year scholarship - Applicant must be high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. Students will be granted up to $2,000 for one year. There may be up to six scholarships awarded.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
List of Financial Aid resource available for residents of Virginia.
State Farm Insurance-American Indian Scholarship Fund
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/native.asp
State Farm Companies Foundation is proud to support the American Indian College Fund and students who attend tribal colleges. The American Indian Scholarship Fund’s Teacher Training Initiative program is designed to recognize and support outstanding American Indian college students who are majoring in education or training to become certified teachers.
State Farm Insurance-Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/hispanic.asp
State Farm Companies Foundation has assisted Hispanic college students through its relationship with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund since 1990. Each year, we provide $2,500 scholarships to 25 Hispanic college students who are pursuing a teaching career.
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
List of Financial Aid resources for residents of Indiana.
Straight Forward Media-Dale E. Fridell Scholarship
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/
The Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship is open to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program. The scholarship is awarded four times annually.
In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are welcome to apply.
Sunshine Lady Foundation
http://www.sunshinelady.org/wisp.html
The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) is a project of The Sunshine Lady Foundation (SLF) of North Carolina.SLF believes that education is a powerful tool which breaks down barriers and opens doors of opportunity. The objective of the Women’s Independence Scholarship Program is to help survivors of domestic violence obtain an education that will in turn offer them the chance to secure employment, personal independence and self sufficiency. Support is available for full or part-time students interested in attending vocational, community college, four-year degree or graduate studies programs.
Supercollege.com
http://www.supercollege.com/about/about.cfm?area=7
Each year we use a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our books to award scholarships to outstanding high school or college students. This award is part of our ongoing mission to help students get into and pay for the college of their dreams. Any 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student. There are no age limits but you have to be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. You may study any major and attend or plan to attend any accredited college or university in the U.S. Applications must be submitted online by July 31. The award must be used for tuition or tuition-related fees, textbooks, or room and board at an accredited college or university in the United States. Award range: $500-$2,500 per award.
Surfrider Foundation
http://www.oceanfdn.org/index.php?ht=d/sp/i/372/pid/372
Three merit based awards will be made to students who are members in good standing of the Surfrider Foundation: one for $2000 at the Undergraduate level, one for $3000 at the Masters level, and one for $5000 at the Ph.D. level, annually, based upon available funds and exceptional applications. To become a member go to http://www.surfrider.org/join.
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Talbots
http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen
In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.
Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for this academic year, including up to 10 $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.
Applications are available online. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed.
We hope you’ll join us in spreading the word about this unique scholarship program for women.
Eligibility:
- Applicants to the Talbots Scholarship Foundation must:
- Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;
- Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000;
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college, university, or vocational-technical school;
- Be attending the full academic year and
- Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the fall academic term.
Tall Clubs International
http://www.tall.org/scholarships.cfm?CFID=952180&CFTOKEN=54461303
Annually, at TCI Convention, TCI awards student scholarships of up to $1000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following Fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5′10″ for women and 6′2″ for men.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of Tennessee.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
http://www.collegefortexans.com
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of Texas.
Transgender Scholarship & Education Legacy Fund
http://www.tself.org/awards.html
For Transgender Identified Students in the Helping and Caring Professions
Travelers Protective Association: Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired
The Travelers Protective Association of America established the TPA Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired in 1975 to provide financial aid to children and adults who suffer deafness or hearing impairment and who need assistance in obtaining mechanical devices, medical or specialized treatment or specialized education as well as speech classes, note takers, interpreters, etc. and in other areas of need that are directly related to hearing impairment.
Tylenol
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
The program helps students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare, life sciences, or related fields manage the rising costs of education. This year, we’ll be awarding $250,000 in scholarships based on leadership qualities and academic performance, including ten $10,000 and thirty $5,000 grants. Scholarships awarded to students pursuing healthcare-related education at an accredited institution. Ten students will be awarded $10,000 scholarships. Thirty students will receive $5,000 grants.
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program http://www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com/
The purpose of this scholarship program is to provide financial support for the education of people living with epilepsy, including patients, family members, and caregivers. UCB, Inc. seeks to recognize the personal achievements of those people living with epilepsy.
The award is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $5000. Twenty scholarships will be awarded to people living with epilepsy, and 10 scholarships will be awarded to family members or caregivers of people living with epilepsy, for use toward tuition at a United States-based center for higher learning (trade school, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s degree, etc).
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Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
http://ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/GeneralInformation/tabid/514/Default.aspx
The Ulman Cancer Fund’s National College Scholarship Program was established to support the financial needs of young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and are seeking a higher education. In keeping with the Ulman Cancer Fund’s five year Strategic Plan, most scholarships will have a localized geographic focus. The Sean Silver Memorial (young adult cancer survivors only) will remain open to national applicants who meet the additional eligibility criteria.
Unitarian Universalist Association
http://www.uua.org/giving/awardsscholarships/stanfieldand/index.shtml
The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, “Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind.” The deadline for the completed application (PDF) is February 15.
Criteria for recipients include an active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution. The recipient of each scholarship will be a person whom the committee believes will promote Unitarian Universalist values in the larger world. Scholarships are awarded for one year; however students may reapply each year if they wish to continue receiving financial assistance. Scholarship winners are notified in May for the academic year that begins the following September.
United Methodist Higher Ed. Foundation-Sept. 11th Memorial Schol.
http://www.umhef.org/receive.php?id=sept_11_scholarship
To provide assistance for surviving victims and dependents of victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11. The scholarships are restricted to either: (1) students attending one of the 122 United Methodist-related institutions in the United States, or (2) United Methodist students attending higher-education institutions in the United States.
United Negro College Fund
http://uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp
Link to multiple scholarships and work opportunities for people of color. Some scholarships are only available to UNCF Institute Schools which Goddard is not a member of, so please read the scholarship eligibility criteria carefully.
USA Funds
USA Funds® will award $1,500 individual scholarships to students with economic need through USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships®. USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degree students or incoming college or professional degree students.
USO Desert Storm Education Fund
http://desert-storm.com/soldiers/uso.html
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for the academic or vocational education of spouses and children of military personnel who died in the Persian Gulf War.
Eligibility: This program is open to spouses and children of armed service personnel killed, either through accidental causes or in combat, during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Department of Defense guidelines will be used to determine those service personnel who were taking part in either of these operations at the time of their deaths. Neither financial need nor academic achievement will be factors in allocating support from the fund.
University of Guam
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of Guam.
University of Hawaii System
http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/bor/
List of Financial Aid resources for Hawaii residents.
Upakar–Indian-American Scholarship Foundation
http://www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships
Upakar was founded to support the educational and career aspirations of the Indian-American community.
Utah State Board of Regents
List of Financial Aid resources for Utah residents.
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VASA Order of America
http://vasaorder.com/ScholarshipFiles/year_09/Essay_Contest.htm
One $3,000 GRAND Scholarship:
- For full-time graduate study in the United States, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, or Norway.
- Applicant must have become a Vasa member prior to February 15, 2007 to qualify.
Up to ten $1,000 COLLEGE or VOCATIONAL School Scholarships:
- Awarded to students to continue education at an institution of higher learning.
- Applicant must have become a Vasa member prior to February 15, 2008 to qualify.
One $1,000 Scholarship — the IRMA & KNUTE CARLSON Award:
- To an upper class college student (junior or senior) or a Graduate Student.
- Applicant must have become a Vasa member prior to February 15, 2008 to qualify.
One $2,000 Scholarship — the ELLIS F. HILLNER Award:
- To a student who plans to enter or is already enrolled at an accredited institution for a career in the medical field.
- Applicant must have become a Vasa member prior to February 15, 2008 to qualify.
One $1,500 Scholarship — the L. EINAR and EDITH NILSSON Award:
- To a high school senior or college undergraduate for continued education at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- To qualify, applicant must have become a Vasa member prior to January 1, 2008 in either DL Connecticut No. I, DL Massachusetts No. 2 or DL Rhode Island No. 3.
ONE $1,500 Scholarship — the GLADYS A. and RUSSELL M. BIRTWISTLE AWARD:
- To a high school senior or college undergraduate for continued education at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- To qualify, applicant must have become a Vasa member prior to January 1, 2008 in either DL Connecticut No. I, DL Massachusetts No. 2 or DL Rhode Island No. 3.
ONE $3,000 Scholarship — the OSCAR and MILDRED LARSON Award:
- For college or graduate work at an accredited four-year College or University in the United States. Applicant must be Swedish born or of Swedish ancestry and a resident of the United States, Canada or Sweden. Recipient may apply each of three years following the initial award for a total amount of $12,000 over a four-year period.
Vermont EPSCoR Undergraduate Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
www.uvm.edu/~cwdd/scholarships
VT EPSCoR’s Center for Workforce Development and Diversity (CWDD) is pleased to offer college scholarships to students who enter a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) major. Two types of annual scholarships are available to certain Vermont students:
1. Native American students
2. First-generation college students
The awards align with NSF EPSCoR’s goals to promote opportunities for, and participation by, all students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas.
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
http://services.vsac.org/wps/wcm/connect/vsac/VSAC
List of Financial Aid resources for residents of Vermont.
Veterans Affairs
The Dependents’ Educational Assistance program provides education benefits for the spouse and dependent children of a veteran or service member who:
- Is determined to be permanently and totally disabled from service connected causes, or
- Is on active duty and is likely to be discharged with a permanent and total disability, or
- Died in service, or
- Died of service connected causes, or
- Is currently missing in action or captured in the line of duty.
This benefit may be used for pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree, courses leading to a certificate or diploma from business, technical or vocational schools, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training programs.
Veterans of the Vietnam War
http://www.theveteranscoalition.org/Educational_Material/Scholarship/scholarship.htm
Any member of the VVnW in good standing for at least one year, their spouse or their linear descendants to include adopted children, stepchildren, foster children and their immediate descendants may submit an application. Applicant must be in or have been accepted to a program of any post-secondary education. A minimum of $1,000 per recipient(s) will be awarded.
Virgin Islands Department of Education
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of the Virgin Islands.
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Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of Washington state.
Watt Charity Assoc.-Joyce Washington Scholarship
http://4watts.tripod.com/id5.html
The JOYCE WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP
- This scholarship is awarded to students interested in child development, teaching, or the study of social services.
- Applicants must be of African American descent, male or female, ages 17 to 24, and born in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 by the application deadline, and have a demonstrated financial need.
- Applicants designated for financial assistance shall be chosen by members of the board, who may require that the applicant appear for a personal or telephone interview.
- Each applicant will be required to give authorization for the institution of higher learning to release to the Watts Charity records of his or her work and any other pertinent data.
- The Watts Charity must be satisfied that the applicant intends to pursue his or her education for at least two years at the institution or training and study center of his or her choice.
- Recipients shall be required to submit to the Watts Charity, BY JUNE 1ST OF EACH YEAR, a current transcript of grades, a current resume, and an application form in order to be eligible scholarship award.
Wellstone Fellowship
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship-about.html
The Wellstone Fellowship is designed to increase the number of low-income, black/African American, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Native American social justice leaders. Candidates seeking consideration for the Wellstone Fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health care policy as a tool for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. While there is no bias in favor of any specific academic discipline, a college degree is preferred. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration.
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of West Virginia.
Western Union Family Scholarship Program
http://corporate.westernunion.com/scholarship.html
The Western Union Foundation’s Family Scholarship Program is a new initiative for migrants, immigrants and their families.
The Family Scholarship Program is intended to help two members of the same family move up the economic development ladder through education. Scholarships may be used for tuition for college/university education language acquisition classes, technical/skill training, and/or financial literacy. For example, one family member may request assistance to attend college and the other family member may request assistance to attend English as a Second Language (ESL) course. Recipients are eligible to receive scholarships in amounts of $1,000-$5,000 per family. (For example, one scholarship recipient may receive $1,500 for an ESL course and the other recipient $3,500 for tuition at a university).
- All applicants must be age 18 or older.
- Country of origin for at least one of the applicants must be outside the United States.
- Application must include educational providers for primary and secondary award recipients (must be 2 family members).
- Scholarships may be used for tuition for college/university education language acquisition classes, technical/skill training, and/or financial literacy.
- Scholarships will only be made to nonprofit accredited higher education institutions and nonprofit training/educational providers.
- Western Union employees and dependents are not eligible to apply for these scholarships.
William Orr Dingwall Foundation
http://dingwallfoundation.org/grants.htm
The William Orr Dingwall Foundation was established to provide significant educational grants to two distinct groups of students:
- Students of Korean ancestry who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in any subject at a well established and accredited college or university located in the United States or anywhere in the world.
- Students of any national origin who are pursuing graduate studies in the area of neurolinguistics at a well established and accredited university located in the United States of America.
Wisconsin Higher Education Aids Board
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of Wisconsin.
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The purpose of the Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen is to provide assistance to women studying for a career other than the ordained ministry.
Eligibility and guidelines:
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America, hold membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, be at least 21 years old, have experienced an interruption in education of two or more years since completion of high school.
Women’s National Farm and Garden Assoc.
http://www.wnfga.org/fellowships.htm
In addition to awards granted by branches and divisions, Association scholarship programs include undergraduate and graduate study in agriculture and horticultural therapy; oceanography and aquatic study; and an award designated for the physically handicapped.
Since 1914, educational awards and scholarships have totaled over $1 million dollars.
Women’s Ordination Conference-Bishop Murphy Scholarship
http://www.womensordination.org/content/view/38/66/
As part of WOC’s commitment to creating an inclusive Catholic Church, we have created a permanent scholarship fund. Every year, we award one-two $1,000 scholarships to female WOC members who are furthering their theological education.
Working Against Cancer Survivor Scholarship
http://www.workingagainstcancer.org/survivor_scholarship.html
Working Against Cancer’s Survival Scholarship Program assists young adult cancer survivors (ages 30 yrs and under) by providing awards toward academic and vocational education. These scholarships will encourage each recipient to engage in a trade, an art, or some other form of higher education relieving some of the additional burden in obtaining the necessary finances to reach these goals. Candidates must be a cancer survivor or recently diagnosed with cancer, but do not need to be currently receiving treatment to qualify.
World Studio Scholarships
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/criteria-awards/
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying the design/arts disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States.
Among the Scholarships’ primary aims are:
- to increase diversity in the creative professions, and
- to foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers, and studios of tomorrow.
To this end, scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.
Awards
- Basic scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,000-$3,000. Grand Prize awards are also given each year in amounts up to $6,000 at the jury’s discretion. These awards are paid directly to your school to be applied toward your tuition. In addition, Honorable Mention prizes in the amount of $200 cash are awarded.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
http://www.hemophiliavillage.com/scholarship.html
For the 2008-2009 academic year, Wyeth awarded $100,000 in scholarships to students in the hemophilia community, including
- Two $7,500 graduate scholarships
- Sixteen $5,000 college scholarships
- Two $2,500 vocational scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarships, students must have either hemophilia A or hemophilia B and be a high school senior, have a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED), or be currently enrolled in an accredited junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school.
Wyoming Department of Education
List of Financial Aid resources available for residents of Wyoming.
WyzAnt Tutoring
http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/
WyzAnt Tutoring, is offering to college-bound students, as well as current college students up to the junior level. This year, the contest features $6,000 in total scholarship awards. WyzAnt is a nationwide tutoring service with tutors all across the country, including over 15 in the Plainfield area.
Scholarships Under Y
Young American Award
http://www.usscouts.org/awards/youngamerican.asp
The award is given to young adults in college through age 25 who have achieved excellence in the fields of art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, or science and have been involved in service to their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life.
Scholarships Under Z
ZAMI
http://www.zami.org/application.htm
The Audre Lorde Scholarship Awards are designed to recognize out lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender students of color who are making significant contributions to their communities. ZAMI wants to support and encourage their continuing education by providing scholarships to those students enrolled in accredited technical, undergraduate and graduate programs.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
The foundation annually provides financial assistance to worthy students pursuing higher education both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.