Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: 410-366-8343
Fax:
Email: vrg@vrg.org
http://www.vrg.org
Purpose of award: To award high school seniors who promote vegetarianism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or fowl. The award is based on compassion, courage and commitment to promoting a "peaceful world through a vegetarian diet or lifestyle." Applicants should submit transcripts and at least three recommendations.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail, by phone or by email. A typed document containing the application's information will be accepted
Monday, October 10, 2011
Watson Travel Fellowship 2012-2013
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
810 7th Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-245-8859
Fax: 212-245-8860
Email: tjw@watsonfellowship.org
http://www.watsonfellowship.org
Purpose of award: To award one-year grants for independent study and travel outside the U.S. to graduating college seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be nominated by participating colleges or universities and submit proposals for a project, personal statements, application forms, photos, transcripts and letters of recommendation. An interview with a representative may follow. Recipients must graduate before the fellowship can begin.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $35,000.
Number of awards: 50.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants should contact the local Watson liaison for any local deadlines or additional information.
810 7th Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-245-8859
Fax: 212-245-8860
Email: tjw@watsonfellowship.org
http://www.watsonfellowship.org
Purpose of award: To award one-year grants for independent study and travel outside the U.S. to graduating college seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be nominated by participating colleges or universities and submit proposals for a project, personal statements, application forms, photos, transcripts and letters of recommendation. An interview with a representative may follow. Recipients must graduate before the fellowship can begin.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $35,000.
Number of awards: 50.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants should contact the local Watson liaison for any local deadlines or additional information.
Wendy's High School Heisman Award
Wendy's Restaurants
c/o National Association of Secondary School Principals 1904 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 800-205-6367
Fax:
Email: dsa@principals.org
http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
Purpose of award: To recognize scholarship, citizenship and athletic ability.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering their high school senior year and participate in one of 32 officially sanctioned sports. Eligible students have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service and athletic accomplishments.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.
c/o National Association of Secondary School Principals 1904 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 800-205-6367
Fax:
Email: dsa@principals.org
http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
Purpose of award: To recognize scholarship, citizenship and athletic ability.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering their high school senior year and participate in one of 32 officially sanctioned sports. Eligible students have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service and athletic accomplishments.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.
Win Free Tuition Giveaway 2012
Next Step Magazine
86 W. Main Street
Victor, NY 14565
Phone: 800-771-3117
Fax:
Email: members@nextstepmag.com
http://www.nextstepmagazine.com
Purpose of award: To support higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Entrants must be legal residents of the U.S. and Canada (except for Puerto Rico or Quebec) who are age 14 or older. They must also be planning to enroll or currently enrolled in college by September 30 three years after the application date. This is a sweepstakes drawing for one year's tuition up to $20,000.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $20,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 27.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Students may also apply by mailing a 3x5 postcard with their name, address, city, state, zip code, age, phone number and email address or using a reply card found in Next Step Magazine.
86 W. Main Street
Victor, NY 14565
Phone: 800-771-3117
Fax:
Email: members@nextstepmag.com
http://www.nextstepmagazine.com
Purpose of award: To support higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Entrants must be legal residents of the U.S. and Canada (except for Puerto Rico or Quebec) who are age 14 or older. They must also be planning to enroll or currently enrolled in college by September 30 three years after the application date. This is a sweepstakes drawing for one year's tuition up to $20,000.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $20,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 27.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Students may also apply by mailing a 3x5 postcard with their name, address, city, state, zip code, age, phone number and email address or using a reply card found in Next Step Magazine.
Women's Western Golf Foundation Scholarship
Women's Western Golf Foundation
393 Ramsay Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: 608-274-0173
Fax:
Email: cocomc2000@comcast.net
http://www.wwga.org
Purpose of award: To support female students who are involved in golf.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, good character and financial need. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA for award renewal.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
393 Ramsay Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: 608-274-0173
Fax:
Email: cocomc2000@comcast.net
http://www.wwga.org
Purpose of award: To support female students who are involved in golf.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, good character and financial need. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA for award renewal.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
Young American Award 2012-2013
Explorers Learning for Life
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015
Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchescnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring
Purpose of award: To support exceptional students who have served their community, state or country.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between 15 and 25 years of age. Students must have an above-average academic record and exceptional achievements in art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, math, music, religion or science. Applicants must provide three to six letters of recommendation. They must be nominated by a Boy Scout troop, Explorer post, Learning for Life group or other approved community youth organization but do not need to have participated in the Learning for Life or Exploring program.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $7,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015
Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchescnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring
Purpose of award: To support exceptional students who have served their community, state or country.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between 15 and 25 years of age. Students must have an above-average academic record and exceptional achievements in art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, math, music, religion or science. Applicants must provide three to six letters of recommendation. They must be nominated by a Boy Scout troop, Explorer post, Learning for Life group or other approved community youth organization but do not need to have participated in the Learning for Life or Exploring program.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $7,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Young Authors Head Start Program 2012-02013
Elder & Leemaur Publishers
115 Garfield Street #4953
Sumas, WA 98295
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.elpublishers.com
Purpose of award: To encourage students to explore career opportunities in professional writing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students in North America and must write an essay of up to 500 words on one of the provided topics. Students must attend or plan to attend a college/university in either Canada or the United States. Some essays will be featured in the publication.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Essays should be submitted online.
115 Garfield Street #4953
Sumas, WA 98295
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.elpublishers.com
Purpose of award: To encourage students to explore career opportunities in professional writing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students in North America and must write an essay of up to 500 words on one of the provided topics. Students must attend or plan to attend a college/university in either Canada or the United States. Some essays will be featured in the publication.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Essays should be submitted online.
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