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1 Teacher Scholarship from Outlaw Student (formerly Straight Forward Media) For teacher education Jan 15 - April 14 April 14 April 15 - July 14 July 14 July 15 - Oct. 14 October 14 Oct Jan. 14 January 14 Website: The Philippine American Society, Inc. Annual Youth Scholarship OBJECTIVE: Award the finest academic graduating high school student(s) with scholarship money that will be used for college education expenses. ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is an individual with Filipino ancestry graduating from high school in the academic year that the annual scholarship will be awarded. A resident of Palm Beach County and has been accepted into an accredited college university and family must be a current member of Philippine American Society (PAS) at the year of the application. SELECTION: The criteria for the selection of awards are based on four categories: Academic, GPA/SAT/Class Rank, Achievement-Letters of Recommendations/Academic Awards and Recognition ESSAY: Humanitarian/Extra-Curricular Activities The Scholarship Committee is composed of 5 PAS Board of Directors who will review all the applications from qualified individuals. The monetary award is based on the total scores calculated for each candidate. The pool of scholarship money and the number of scholarship money is determined every year at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Please mail your completed application to the following address: PAS Scholarship Committee 3717 Miramontes Circle Wellington, Florida Or download application from our web-site below:

2 Vi Rosario Cristina Regino Cecilia Linn Website: Entertainment Blogging Scholarship Win $1,000 Toward Tuition! Get Real With USDish and You Could Win. Tell us how you think reality TV has changed the entertainment industry - for better or worse - and you could win our scholarship! Enter To Win By DECEMBER 15, Applicant Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of USDish.com. Academic Requirements: Incoming Freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013, who will enroll for fall 2013 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Current Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4- point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or fouryear college or university between August 1, 2012 and July 31, Description of Funds: The recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the academic year. Funds are provided by USDish.com. Payments are issued by USDish.com, made payable to the student's approved college or university and mailed after January 25, 2013 directly to the accredited college or university last designated by the student. The winner is selected after a team of judges reviews all entries, after the deadline of December 15, Applicants are judged on creativity, thoughtfulness, and insight, as well as how well they promoted their post. Winner will be announced January 15, Conditions of Award: If the applicant or the applicant's parent/legal guardian is employed by USdish.com at the time of award, the student is no longer eligible and

3 will forfeit the scholarship. If any other funds pay entirely the tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the student's academic year, the student is no longer eligible to receive this scholarship and will forfeit the scholarship. College/University Approval: The institution must be accredited and listed on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Education. Applicants attending military academies are ineligible for this scholarship. All school transfers are subject to accreditation approval. Responsibilities of Recipients: The recipient must be actively enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in fall 2012 and for the entire academic year without interruption, barring illness, emergency, or military service. It is the recipient's responsibility to verify receipt of funds with their designated institution and notify USDish.com should the award check not arrive on or about 30 days from the issue date. USDish.com reserves the right to alter or discontinue this program at any time without notice. Mailing & Shipping Address: Contact: Lisa Pratt, Scholarship Coordinator 5202 W. Douglas Corrigan Way, Ste. 300 Salt Lake City, UT ext Deadline: 12/15/2012 Website: usdish.com/scholarship The 2013 Briana Marie Cox Foundation Community Scholarship The purpose of the scholarship is to help others triumph over loss by giving hope for the future at a time when it is much needed. Awarding college scholarships to deserving high school seniors is one way the Foundation can do its part. Amount of Award: First place is a one time, non-renewable, minimum award of $3,000 will be paid to the school for which the recipient provides proof of enrollment. Additional awards may be made at the discretion of the judges and Board of Directors. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: For any Palm Beach County or Martin County high school senior who, in their lifetime, has lost a parent, legal guardian, or sibling. Proof of loss in the form of a copy of the death certificate, or equivalent legal document, is required. Financial need is not a consideration. Judging will be based on each applicant s overall prior and continuing achievements, including activity in school organizations, the community,

4 and athletics, as well as their academic record, and interviews in which the applicants will discuss their career plans and personal aspirations. Some special consideration will be given to those interested in pursuing a medical career or career in the ministry (these were Briana s interests). Applications must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. Friday January, 11, Application not available for download, check back in August or call: Briana Marie Cox Foundation 286 Kensington Way Royal Palm Beach, Florida Phone: Deadline: 1/11/2013 FRIENDS OF 440 SCHOLARSHIP FUND YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE FRIENDS OF 440 SCHOLARSHIP FUND! If you are a dependent or descendant of a worker who was injured or killed while working, you may be eligible to receive funds to help you cover the costs of college tuition, books, room and board. For more information and the application please visit us at Annual deadline is February 28. Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1800 Miami, FL Phone: (305) Fax: (305) info@440scholarship.org Scholarships are also available for students whose parent works primarily in Florida s Workers' Compensation system. Financial need is a requirement for all scholarship awards. Deadline: 2/28/2013 Website: Ron Brown Scholar Program Application The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership

5 potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Website: Barbizon Scholarship Award Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving you this opportunity of a lifetime to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the school of your choice valued up to $100,000. One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months. Website: Common Knowledge Scholarship Various scholarships awarded to high school students, grades 9-12, who win the online quiz contests. Each quiz has multiple choice questions. Scholarships will be awarded up to $5,000. Website: The Community Foundation for the Palm Beach & Martin Counties The Community Foundation for the Palm Beach & Martin Counties presents more than 90 named endowed scholarships within their scholarship directory. Students must write to individual scholarship organizations listed within the directory in order to obtain scholarship applications. Award amounts and deadlines vary. Website: Rotary Club of Wellington Ambassadorial Scholarships for students who are citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary Club Applicants must have completed at least two years of university or college course work. Contact: Noel Guillama at

6 National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate Students The Boren Scholarships are currently accepting applications for year , summer 2013, fall 2013, and spring You must be an undergraduate student and a U.S. citizen to apply. Please click on the web-site below to apply. Deadline: 2/13/2013 Website: Nursing School Scholarship from Outlaw Student (formerly Straight Forward Media) Nursing students Applying during Deadline will be Jan 15 - April 14 April 14 April 15 - July 14 July 14 July 15 - Oct. 14 October 14 Oct Jan. 14 January 14 Website: Nursing Scholarships at Jupiter Medical Center Requirements: Two references from faculty and/or employer, college transcripts, essay on why you choose nursing as a career. Contact Christine Sossi at Illinois Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship and Educational Initiative for Community College Students Inspired by a series of conversations with Chancellor Cheryl Hyman (IIT, CS 1996) of the City Colleges of Chicago and the presidents of the City Colleges of Chicago, in 2010 Illinois Institute of Technology announced a major new scholarship and educational outreach initiative the Presidential Scholarship. Through this initiative, IIT is determined to substantially redefine the pipeline initiatives within the fields of science and psychology, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as business and architecture hereafter referred to as STEM+ fields and to significantly engage students at every level throughout the educational community from K-12 through the community colleges to four-year institutions. Collaborating institutions and organizations are

7 committed to serve as a catalyst to support students toward their goals to conduct undergraduate research and earn advanced professional and academic degrees in STEM+ fields. In Fall 2010, IIT welcomed the first cohort of Presidential Scholars from the City Colleges of Chicago. Recognized by their sending communities as accomplished students with outstanding promise for future academic work at the undergraduate level and for the pursuit of advanced and professional degrees, and leadership within their community, 26 students from the City Colleges of Chicago as well as 28 students from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St. Lucia entered IIT as undergraduates supported by the Presidential Scholarship. Students who are granted an official nomination by their institution's President and admitted to IIT are considered by IIT's scholarship committee for the Presidential Scholarship. Recipients of the Presidential Scholarship receive: $23,500 annual tuition scholarship award, renewable for up to three years at IIT* $5,000 annual housing scholarship award to support on-campus residence at the university Up to $5,000 stipend for undergraduate research through IIT's Undergraduate Research Scholars Program *Renewal of the Presidential Scholarship is contingent upon completion of 100 hours of volunteer STEM+ community outreach per academic year that engage and bridge their home and sending communities with the communities at the university and in the IIT/Bronzeville neighborhood and the city of Chicago. Additionally, recipients of the Presidential Scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment and make satisfactory academic progress. How to Apply: In addition to meeting all stated deadlines and eligibility requirements (see below), students interested in applying for the Presidential Scholarship must: Complete an IIT application for admission Download and complete the Presidential Scholarship Form Submit the completed Presidential Scholarship Form (with the required essay and an unofficial transcript from your nominating institution) to your college's Dean of Instruction or other designated liaison (see list below) to request an official nomination from the President of your college PLEASE NOTE: Only Presidential Scholarship Forms that are signed by the President of their eligible institution and submitted to IIT will be considered for the Presidential Scholarship. Submit your Presidential Scholarship application (including the Presidential Scholarship Form, with the official nominating signature from the President of your qualified institution; essay, and unofficial transcript) to:

8 ATTN: BJ Engelhardt Office of Undergraduate Admission Illinois Institute of Technology Perlstein Hall West 33rd Street Chicago, IL For more information: Contact: BJ Engelhardt, Admission Counselor at or Website: African-American Women in Computer Science This program is a four-year program that provides scholarships and other assistance to women who express a financial need and an interest in computer science or information technology. Women who apply will be accepted based on financial need, and will be awarded a scholarship of between $3,000 and $5,000 per semester. This scholarship may only be used at The Florida A&M university. Website: United Negro College Fund Multiple scholarships available. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must show financial need through the university financial aid office. Website: Alvin J. Cox Memorial Scholarship (Open to All) The Alvin J. Cox memorial fund was established in 2006 to provide financial assistance to those attending a college or university. Alvin Cox spent more than 40 years as a public school teacher and advisor to students going through the college admissions process. Mr. Cox dedicated a large portion of his career to finding financial assistance for those who were unable to afford college tuition (please follow this link for more information on Mr. Alvin Cox). After his passing in 2006 his family decided to continue on with Mr. Cox's mission through the creation of the Alvin J. Cox Memorial Scholarship. Since 2006 we've

9 awarded 94 scholarship awards to students in seven countries. Current Scholarship for 2010 we are offering 15 individual scholarships, each worth $700 USD. Several smaller awards may also be issued. To be eligible for the scholarship you must either be enrolled, or have been accepted to enroll in college (minimum of 3 hours / one class) during the summer or fall semesters of High school students who will be enrolled in dual credit courses that require out of pocket expenses are also eligible to apply. There are no special eligibility requirements for the scholarship. All students may apply regardless of their race, nationality or financial status. We ask that each student who wishes to apply write a brief essay. The essay should be in size 12 font, and no longer than two pages single-spaced (four pages double). The essay must be based on the following topic: Your reason for deciding to attend college - please discuss any factors that influenced your decision to pursue a college degree. You may discuss any people who affected your decision making process and explain how your decision may have been different without their influence. Website: Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. - Youth Development Scholarships This scholarship is available to management and frontline practitioners employed in a Palm Beach County afterschool program, who work with school age children, and are pursuing certificate and/or degree coursework in the youth development field. Scholarships are available for classes that lead to the 40-Hour School Age Certificate, the School Age Professional Certificate, the Director Credential, the Youth Development College Credit Certificate (30 college credits), the AS Degree in Human Services with a Youth Development Concentration, and select courses in the Bachelor s program in Supervision and Management. Submit scholarship applications at least 15 business days before the class, conference, workshop, or seminar start date. Please visit our website for scholarship application, deadline dates as well as updated requirements and procedures which is subject to change without notice. Late applications are not accepted! For more information contact: Nicole Tarsia at ext: 117.

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