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.
Young Scholars Program 2012-2013
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program 301 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243
Phone: 800-498-6478
Fax: 703-723-8030
Email: jkc@jackkentcookefoundation.org
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Purpose of award: To help high-achieving students with financial need and provide them with educational opportunities throughout high school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have financial need, be in the 7th grade and plan to attend high school in the United States. Academic achievement and intelligence are important, and students must display strong academic records, academic awards and honors and a letter of recommendation. The award is also based on students' will to succeed, leadership and public service, critical thinking ability and participation in the arts and humanities. During two summers, recipients must participate in a Young Scholars Week and Young Scholars Reunion in Washington, DC.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 50. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and at regional talent centers.
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243
Phone: 800-498-6478
Fax: 703-723-8030
Email: jkc@jackkentcookefoundation.org
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Purpose of award: To help high-achieving students with financial need and provide them with educational opportunities throughout high school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have financial need, be in the 7th grade and plan to attend high school in the United States. Academic achievement and intelligence are important, and students must display strong academic records, academic awards and honors and a letter of recommendation. The award is also based on students' will to succeed, leadership and public service, critical thinking ability and participation in the arts and humanities. During two summers, recipients must participate in a Young Scholars Week and Young Scholars Reunion in Washington, DC.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 50. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and at regional talent centers.
AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarships 2012-2013
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association 4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 800-336-4583
Fax: 703-631-4693
Email: scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to members of the armed forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be on active duty in the uniformed military services, honorably discharged veterans, or their spouses or dependents who are full-time students in an accredited four¬year U.S. college or university. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, majoring in electrical, computer, chemical or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics and have a minimum 3.4 GPA Veterans may apply for the scholarship as college freshmen. All others must apply as college sophomores or juniors.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 800-336-4583
Fax: 703-631-4693
Email: scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to members of the armed forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be on active duty in the uniformed military services, honorably discharged veterans, or their spouses or dependents who are full-time students in an accredited four¬year U.S. college or university. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, majoring in electrical, computer, chemical or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics and have a minimum 3.4 GPA Veterans may apply for the scholarship as college freshmen. All others must apply as college sophomores or juniors.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Academic Fellowships and Grants 2012-2013
American-Scandinavian Foundation
58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-879-9779
Fax:
Email: grants@amscan.org
http://www.amscan.org
Purpose of award: To encourage research projects related to Scandinavia.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have completed their undergraduate educations and have a research or study project requiring a stay in Scandinavia. Some language proficiency is required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000-$20,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.
58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-879-9779
Fax:
Email: grants@amscan.org
http://www.amscan.org
Purpose of award: To encourage research projects related to Scandinavia.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have completed their undergraduate educations and have a research or study project requiring a stay in Scandinavia. Some language proficiency is required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000-$20,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.
American Theatre Organ Society Scholarships 2012-2013
American Theatre Organ Society
Carlton B. Smith, Director
2175 N. Irwin Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: 317-356-1240
Fax: 317-322-9379
Email: smith@atos.org
http://www.atos.org
Purpose of award: To provide students with an opportunity to study with professional theatre organ teachers or to further their organ performance education in college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 27 as of July 1 and either working toward college organ performance degrees or be studying with professional organ instructors. Students' names must be submitted by their present organ instructor or the school's music department head. An essay is also required.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Carlton B. Smith, Director
2175 N. Irwin Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: 317-356-1240
Fax: 317-322-9379
Email: smith@atos.org
http://www.atos.org
Purpose of award: To provide students with an opportunity to study with professional theatre organ teachers or to further their organ performance education in college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 27 as of July 1 and either working toward college organ performance degrees or be studying with professional organ instructors. Students' names must be submitted by their present organ instructor or the school's music department head. An essay is also required.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Anthem Essay Contest 2012
Ayn Rand Institute (ARI)
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619
Phone: 949-222-6550
Fax: 949-222-6558
Email: essay@aynrand.org
http://www.aynrand.org
Purpose of award: To honor high school students who distinguish themselves in their understanding of AynRand's novel Anthem.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school freshmen or sophomores who submit a 600-1200 word essay that will be judged on both style and content, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Anthem.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $30-$2,000.
Number of awards: 229.
Deadline: March 18.
How to apply: Application request information is available online.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619
Phone: 949-222-6550
Fax: 949-222-6558
Email: essay@aynrand.org
http://www.aynrand.org
Purpose of award: To honor high school students who distinguish themselves in their understanding of AynRand's novel Anthem.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school freshmen or sophomores who submit a 600-1200 word essay that will be judged on both style and content, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Anthem.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $30-$2,000.
Number of awards: 229.
Deadline: March 18.
How to apply: Application request information is available online.
Arts Recognition and Talent Search Scholarships 2012-2013
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts 444 Brickell Avenue
P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: 305-377-1149
Email: info@nfaa.org
http://www.nfaa.org
Purpose of award: To reward talented young individuals in the arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either high school seniors or 17 or 18 years old by December 1 of the year of application. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Those applying in the discipline of music or jazz may be registered aliens.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100-$10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: 305-377-1149
Email: info@nfaa.org
http://www.nfaa.org
Purpose of award: To reward talented young individuals in the arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either high school seniors or 17 or 18 years old by December 1 of the year of application. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Those applying in the discipline of music or jazz may be registered aliens.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100-$10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Ayn Rand Institute (ARI)
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619
Phone: 949-222-6550
Fax: 949-222-6558
Email: essay@aynrand.org
http://www.aynrand.org
Purpose of award: To honor college students who distinguish themselves in their understanding of Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time college students who submit a 1,000-1,200 word essay which will be judged on both style and content, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $50-$5,000.
Number of awards: 49.
Deadline: September 16.
How to apply: Application request information is available online.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619
Phone: 949-222-6550
Fax: 949-222-6558
Email: essay@aynrand.org
http://www.aynrand.org
Purpose of award: To honor college students who distinguish themselves in their understanding of Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time college students who submit a 1,000-1,200 word essay which will be judged on both style and content, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $50-$5,000.
Number of awards: 49.
Deadline: September 16.
How to apply: Application request information is available online.
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 1187 Coast Village Road
PMB 121, Suite 1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794
Phone: 805-965-3443
Fax: 805-568-0466
Email:
http://www.wagingpeace.org
Purpose of award: To have poets of all ages write about world peace.
Eligibility requirements: Adult applicants must send a $15 fee for up to three poems. There is no fee for youth applicants. Applicants must send unpublished poems in English and should send copies, not the originals as they can't be returned.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Send poems to mailing address or fax number.
PMB 121, Suite 1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794
Phone: 805-965-3443
Fax: 805-568-0466
Email:
http://www.wagingpeace.org
Purpose of award: To have poets of all ages write about world peace.
Eligibility requirements: Adult applicants must send a $15 fee for up to three poems. There is no fee for youth applicants. Applicants must send unpublished poems in English and should send copies, not the originals as they can't be returned.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Send poems to mailing address or fax number.
Bill Gove Scholarship 2012-2013
National Speakers Association
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
Bridging Scholarships for Study In Japan
Association of Teachers of Japanese
Bridging Project Clearinghouse
Campus Box 279
240 Humanities Building, University of Colorado Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: 303-492-5487
Fax: 303-492-5856
Email: atj@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj
Purpose of award: To assist students with travel and living expenses while studying in Japan.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduates, U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in a U.S. college. Students must submit a letter of recommendation and an essay on their interest in studying in Japan.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$4,000.
Number of awards: 100.
Deadline: October 5.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Bridging Project Clearinghouse
Campus Box 279
240 Humanities Building, University of Colorado Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: 303-492-5487
Fax: 303-492-5856
Email: atj@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj
Purpose of award: To assist students with travel and living expenses while studying in Japan.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduates, U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in a U.S. college. Students must submit a letter of recommendation and an essay on their interest in studying in Japan.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$4,000.
Number of awards: 100.
Deadline: October 5.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Bronislaw Kaper Award 2012-2013
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Education Department
151 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-972-3454
Fax: 213-972-7650
Email: education@laphil.org
http://www.laphil.org
Purpose of award: To encourage the development of young musicians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current residents of the state of California and are required to prepare and perform a piano or string piece for competition. The category alternates between piano and string each year. The maximum level in school is a senior in high school.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: December 17.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Education Department
151 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-972-3454
Fax: 213-972-7650
Email: education@laphil.org
http://www.laphil.org
Purpose of award: To encourage the development of young musicians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current residents of the state of California and are required to prepare and perform a piano or string piece for competition. The category alternates between piano and string each year. The maximum level in school is a senior in high school.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: December 17.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Broome and Allen Boys Camp and Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
American Sephardi Federation
15 W 16th Street
New York, New York 10011
Phone: 212-294-8350
Fax: 212-294-8348
Email:
http://www.americansephardifederation.org
Purpose of award: To help those of Sephardic origin or those working in Sephardic studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students or those doing research projects. Two letters of recommendation, a family tax return and transcripts are required. Applicants do not have to be United States citizens or living in the United States bur they should be conducting their research in the United States.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
15 W 16th Street
New York, New York 10011
Phone: 212-294-8350
Fax: 212-294-8348
Email:
http://www.americansephardifederation.org
Purpose of award: To help those of Sephardic origin or those working in Sephardic studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students or those doing research projects. Two letters of recommendation, a family tax return and transcripts are required. Applicants do not have to be United States citizens or living in the United States bur they should be conducting their research in the United States.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
AFCEA ROTC Scholarships 2012-2013
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association 4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 800-336-4583
Fax: 703-631-4693
Email: scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org
Purpose of award: To assist ROTC sophomores or juniors who are majoring in aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must major in electrical or aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time as college sophomores or juniors and be nominated by professors of military science, naval science or aerospace studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC, have good moral character, demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and have financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 800-336-4583
Fax: 703-631-4693
Email: scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org
Purpose of award: To assist ROTC sophomores or juniors who are majoring in aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must major in electrical or aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics or mathematics at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time as college sophomores or juniors and be nominated by professors of military science, naval science or aerospace studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in ROTC, have good moral character, demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and have financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Carl A. Ross Student Paper Award 2012-2013
Appalachian Studies Association Carl A. Ross Student Paper Award William Schumann
Emory and Henry College
P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327
Phone: 304-696-2904
Fax: 276-944-6170
Email:
http://www.appalachianstudies.org
Purpose of award: To promote Appalachian studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must submit a 20- to 30-page research paper on an Appalachian studies topic. Selections will be made from two categories: middle/high school and undergraduate/graduate.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: December 9.
How to apply: Submission of research paper is the application.
Emory and Henry College
P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327
Phone: 304-696-2904
Fax: 276-944-6170
Email:
http://www.appalachianstudies.org
Purpose of award: To promote Appalachian studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must submit a 20- to 30-page research paper on an Appalachian studies topic. Selections will be made from two categories: middle/high school and undergraduate/graduate.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: December 9.
How to apply: Submission of research paper is the application.
Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Career Transition for Dancers
Caroline and Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers 165 West 46th Street, Suite 701
The Actors' Equity Building
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-764-0172
Fax: 212-764-0343
Email: info@careertransition.org
http://www.careertransition.org
Purpose of award: To provide educational grants for dancers seeking second careers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must provide documentation of 100 weeks or more of paid employment as a dance performer in the U.S. over at least seven years. For work not performed under union jurisdiction, applicants must also provide documentation of total gross earnings of at least $56,000. Choreographers and dance teachers are not eligible for this program.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants must call to confirm their eligibility.
Caroline and Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers 165 West 46th Street, Suite 701
The Actors' Equity Building
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-764-0172
Fax: 212-764-0343
Email: info@careertransition.org
http://www.careertransition.org
Purpose of award: To provide educational grants for dancers seeking second careers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must provide documentation of 100 weeks or more of paid employment as a dance performer in the U.S. over at least seven years. For work not performed under union jurisdiction, applicants must also provide documentation of total gross earnings of at least $56,000. Choreographers and dance teachers are not eligible for this program.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants must call to confirm their eligibility.
Cavett Robert Scholarship 2012-2013
National Speakers Association
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
Clan MacBean Foundation Grant Program 2012-2013
Clan MacBean Foundation
441 Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 213 Denver, CO 80226
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http:/ /www.clanmacbean.net
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to those studying Scottish culture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be pursuing a course of study related directly to Scottish culture. If pursuing a project, applicants must pick a project that reflects direct involvement in the preservation or enhancement of Scottish culture.
Target applicant: College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
441 Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 213 Denver, CO 80226
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http:/ /www.clanmacbean.net
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to those studying Scottish culture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be pursuing a course of study related directly to Scottish culture. If pursuing a project, applicants must pick a project that reflects direct involvement in the preservation or enhancement of Scottish culture.
Target applicant: College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
College Television Awards 2012-2013
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation 5220 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: 818-754-2800
Fax: 818-761-2827
Email: collegeawards@emmys.org
http://www.emmys.org
Purpose of award: To award college student film or video producers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must produce an original film or video in one of the following categories: drama, comedy, music, documentary, news, magazine show, traditional or computer-generated animation, children's programming, or commercials. Professionals may not be involved in the production of the piece, including producers, directors, camera operators, lighting or sound technicians, and production managers. Applicants must also be full-time students who have produced their video for course credit at an American college or university from January 1 to December 31 of the current year.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online from September 1 to January 15 and are also sent to college film and television departments.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: 818-754-2800
Fax: 818-761-2827
Email: collegeawards@emmys.org
http://www.emmys.org
Purpose of award: To award college student film or video producers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must produce an original film or video in one of the following categories: drama, comedy, music, documentary, news, magazine show, traditional or computer-generated animation, children's programming, or commercials. Professionals may not be involved in the production of the piece, including producers, directors, camera operators, lighting or sound technicians, and production managers. Applicants must also be full-time students who have produced their video for course credit at an American college or university from January 1 to December 31 of the current year.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online from September 1 to January 15 and are also sent to college film and television departments.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Scholarships 2012-2013
Council on International Educational Exchange
7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 800-40-STUDY
Phone: 207-553-7699
Fax:
Email: scholarships@ciee.org
http://www.ciee.org
Purpose of award: To make the study abroad program available to a wider audience and to provide assistance to CIEE Study Center (CSC) members who have demonstrated academic talent and financial need in order to study abroad.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must plan to participate in a CIEE study abroad program. Financial need is strongly considered along with other materials from the study abroad application. Other eligibility requirements vary according to the specific scholarship. If awarded a scholarship, applicants are required to submit a one-page essay on their experiences after returning.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1 and November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 800-40-STUDY
Phone: 207-553-7699
Fax:
Email: scholarships@ciee.org
http://www.ciee.org
Purpose of award: To make the study abroad program available to a wider audience and to provide assistance to CIEE Study Center (CSC) members who have demonstrated academic talent and financial need in order to study abroad.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must plan to participate in a CIEE study abroad program. Financial need is strongly considered along with other materials from the study abroad application. Other eligibility requirements vary according to the specific scholarship. If awarded a scholarship, applicants are required to submit a one-page essay on their experiences after returning.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1 and November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Critical Need Language Supplement
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-883-8200
Fax: 212-984-5452
Email: gilman@iie.org
http://www.iie.org
Purpose of award: To support recipients of the Gilman International Scholarship who need language training.
Eligibility requirements: Students must plan to study from one of the following critical need language groups: Arabic, Chinese, Turkic, Persian, Indic, Korean or Russian.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 25.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-883-8200
Fax: 212-984-5452
Email: gilman@iie.org
http://www.iie.org
Purpose of award: To support recipients of the Gilman International Scholarship who need language training.
Eligibility requirements: Students must plan to study from one of the following critical need language groups: Arabic, Chinese, Turkic, Persian, Indic, Korean or Russian.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 25.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
DAAD/ AICGS Research Fellowship Program
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies - (AICGS) 1755 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-332-9312
Fax: 202-265-9531
Email: kverclas@aicgs.org
http://www.aicgs.org
Purpose of award: To encourage the research of modern and contemporary postwar Germany.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Ph.D. candidates, recent Ph.D.s or junior faculty who hold U.S. or German citizenship. The grant provides summer residency at AICGS.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,600.
Number of awards: 1-2.
Deadline: September 30.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-332-9312
Fax: 202-265-9531
Email: kverclas@aicgs.org
http://www.aicgs.org
Purpose of award: To encourage the research of modern and contemporary postwar Germany.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Ph.D. candidates, recent Ph.D.s or junior faculty who hold U.S. or German citizenship. The grant provides summer residency at AICGS.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,600.
Number of awards: 1-2.
Deadline: September 30.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
DlversltyAbroad.com Blog Abroad Grant 2012-2013
Diversity Abroad
1731 Delaware Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: 510-647-5100
Fax: 510-647-5032
Email: feedback@diversityabroad.com
http://www.diversityabroad.com
Purpose of award: To support students who study abroad and are willing to share their experiences online.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Native American. Recipients must contribute regularly to a blog on DiversityAbroad.com.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1731 Delaware Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: 510-647-5100
Fax: 510-647-5032
Email: feedback@diversityabroad.com
http://www.diversityabroad.com
Purpose of award: To support students who study abroad and are willing to share their experiences online.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Native American. Recipients must contribute regularly to a blog on DiversityAbroad.com.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
AFCEA Sgt Jeannette L. Winters, USMC Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association 4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 800-336-4583
Fax: 703-631-4693
Email: scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org
Purpose of award: To support active duty Marine Corps members or veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps or honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps. Applicants must also be current undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors attending an accredited U.S. college or university majoring in electrical, aerospace or computer engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics with a minimum 3.4 GPA .
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $2,000
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 800-336-4583
Fax: 703-631-4693
Email: scholarship@afcea.org
http://www.afcea.org
Purpose of award: To support active duty Marine Corps members or veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps or honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps. Applicants must also be current undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors attending an accredited U.S. college or university majoring in electrical, aerospace or computer engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics with a minimum 3.4 GPA .
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $2,000
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
DlversltyAbroad.com Summer Abroad Scholarship 2012-2013
Diversity Abroad
1731 Delaware Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: 510-647-5100
Fax: 510-647-5032
Email: feedback@diversityabroad.com
http://www.diversityabroad.com
Purpose of award: To support minority students who plan to study abroad in a summer session.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Native American. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA in a full-time undergraduate program. Applicants must submit an essay and one letter of recommendation. Recipients must enroll in a study abroad program sponsored by a Diversity Abroad member organization, and they must be willing to share their experiences through blogs and online forums at DiversityAbroad.com.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1731 Delaware Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: 510-647-5100
Fax: 510-647-5032
Email: feedback@diversityabroad.com
http://www.diversityabroad.com
Purpose of award: To support minority students who plan to study abroad in a summer session.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Native American. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA in a full-time undergraduate program. Applicants must submit an essay and one letter of recommendation. Recipients must enroll in a study abroad program sponsored by a Diversity Abroad member organization, and they must be willing to share their experiences through blogs and online forums at DiversityAbroad.com.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarships - National Scholarship 2012-2013
Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts 1305 Broadway Denison, IA 51442
Phone: 712-263-3334
Fax: 712-263-8026
Email: info@donnareed.org
http://www.donnareed.org
Purpose of award: To recognize students who demonstrate excellence and a high level of interest in the performing arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must graduate or have graduated from high school between September 1 and August 31 of the award year. Applicants must be registered as full-time students in the Donna Reed Performing Arts Workshop Program. Finalists must take part in a live competition at the workshop. Available categories are acting and musical theater, with each category requiring a separate audition tape. Two of the available scholarships are set aside for Iowa residents.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 8.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone: 712-263-3334
Fax: 712-263-8026
Email: info@donnareed.org
http://www.donnareed.org
Purpose of award: To recognize students who demonstrate excellence and a high level of interest in the performing arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must graduate or have graduated from high school between September 1 and August 31 of the award year. Applicants must be registered as full-time students in the Donna Reed Performing Arts Workshop Program. Finalists must take part in a live competition at the workshop. Available categories are acting and musical theater, with each category requiring a separate audition tape. Two of the available scholarships are set aside for Iowa residents.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 8.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Earl Nightengale Scholarship 2012-2013
National Speakers Association
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-rime students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$12,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-rime students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$12,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants 2012-2013
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation 1814 Sherbrooke Street West Suite #1
Montreal
Quebec, Canada H3H 1E4
Phone: 514-937-9225
Fax: 514-937-0141
Email:
http://www.calarts.edu
Purpose of award: To promote an appreciation of painting, drawing, sculpture and the graphic arts by supporting art students, artists or sculptors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have already started or completed training at an established school of art, and! or demonstrated, through past work and future plans, a commitment to make art a lifetime career. Applicants must be in the early stages of their careers working in painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture. Abstract work will not be considered.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000 CDN.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: None.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone or written request.
Montreal
Quebec, Canada H3H 1E4
Phone: 514-937-9225
Fax: 514-937-0141
Email:
http://www.calarts.edu
Purpose of award: To promote an appreciation of painting, drawing, sculpture and the graphic arts by supporting art students, artists or sculptors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have already started or completed training at an established school of art, and! or demonstrated, through past work and future plans, a commitment to make art a lifetime career. Applicants must be in the early stages of their careers working in painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture. Abstract work will not be considered.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000 CDN.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: None.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone or written request.
Eugene Gene Sallee, W4YFR Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are involved in amateur radio.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an FCC amateur radio license at the level of Technician Plus or higher. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are involved in amateur radio.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an FCC amateur radio license at the level of Technician Plus or higher. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Federal Criminal Investigators' Service Award
Explorers Learning for Life
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015
Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchestnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring
Purpose of award: To support students who are Law Enforcement Explorers.
Eligibility requirements: Students must by nominated by the sponsoring agency of their Explorer post. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and an essay.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3l.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015
Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchestnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring
Purpose of award: To support students who are Law Enforcement Explorers.
Eligibility requirements: Students must by nominated by the sponsoring agency of their Explorer post. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and an essay.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3l.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
First Cavalry Division Association Scholarship 2012-2013
Foundation of the First Cavalry Division Association
Alumni Of The First Team
302 North Main Street
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-547-6537
Fax:
Email: firstcav@lcda.org
http://www.lcda.org/
Purpose of award: To assist the children of 1st Cavalry troopers who have become disabled or who died while serving in the Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be First Cavalry Division troopers who have become totally disabled while serving in the division or active duty members, their spouses or children. Applicants may also be the spouses or children of First Cavalry Division troopers who have died while serving in the division.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by request.
Alumni Of The First Team
302 North Main Street
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-547-6537
Fax:
Email: firstcav@lcda.org
http://www.lcda.org/
Purpose of award: To assist the children of 1st Cavalry troopers who have become disabled or who died while serving in the Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be First Cavalry Division troopers who have become totally disabled while serving in the division or active duty members, their spouses or children. Applicants may also be the spouses or children of First Cavalry Division troopers who have died while serving in the division.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by request.
Frances M. Schwartz Fellowship 2012-2013
American Numismatic Society
96 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-571-4470
Fax: 212-571-4479
Email: info@numismatics.org
http://www.amnumsoc.org
Purpose of award: To award fellowships in support of the study of numismatics and museum methodology at the American Numismatic Society.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a B.A. or equivalent.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail.
96 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-571-4470
Fax: 212-571-4479
Email: info@numismatics.org
http://www.amnumsoc.org
Purpose of award: To award fellowships in support of the study of numismatics and museum methodology at the American Numismatic Society.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a B.A. or equivalent.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail.
Francis Walton Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least five words per minute certification, be residents of the ARRL Central Division (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin) and pursue a bachelor's or graduate degree at a regionally-accredited institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online but must be mailed in.
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least five words per minute certification, be residents of the ARRL Central Division (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin) and pursue a bachelor's or graduate degree at a regionally-accredited institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online but must be mailed in.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Memorial Foundation
Fraternal Order of Eagles 1623 Gateway Circle S. Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-883-2200
Fax: 614-883-2201
Email: assistance@foe.com
http://www.foe.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial support for post-secondary education to the children of Eagles.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of Eagles who lost their lives while serving in the military or in the commission of their daily employment. Applicants must have a 2.0 minimum GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Up to $6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Eligible juniors in high school will be sent a form requesting post high school plans, and eligible seniors will be mailed the scholarship application form.
Phone: 614-883-2200
Fax: 614-883-2201
Email: assistance@foe.com
http://www.foe.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial support for post-secondary education to the children of Eagles.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of Eagles who lost their lives while serving in the military or in the commission of their daily employment. Applicants must have a 2.0 minimum GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Up to $6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Eligible juniors in high school will be sent a form requesting post high school plans, and eligible seniors will be mailed the scholarship application form.
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