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Due In November 9-12 Grade: SP Scholarship Deadline November 15 Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in the US, and a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico. 10 awards will be given for $10,000. Applications can be found and submitted by going to: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13863/sp_10_000_scholarship_scholarship.php 12 Grade: Sixt Scholars Deadline November 30 Applicants must be a senior and graduating in the 2016/2017 academic school year. There will be 5 awards given for $5,000. Applications can be found and submitted going to: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10645/sixt_scholars_scholarship.php 12 th & Alumni: Andrew Flushe Scholarship Deadline November 30 Applicants must be a senior currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school. Applications can be found and submitted by going to: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12142/andrew_flushe_scholarship_scholarship.php Hispanic Scholarship Fund As the nation s largest provider of college financial aid to Latino students, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of scholarship programs. Scholarship Application opens January 1. To prepare, start your MyHSF Profile today: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships (continued) 3
Burger King Scholarship: Due In December For high school seniors and Burger King employees who have a cumulative GPA of 73% and higher and plan to enroll full-time for the 2017-2018 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4- year school are encouraged to apply by visiting https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/application-information/. The application deadline is December 15, 2016. AXA Achievement Scholarship: Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community, or the workplace and plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college in the fall are eligible. Visit http://www.axa-achievement.com. The deadline is December 15, 2016. MALDEF is pleased to provide you with this extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status or require a valid social security number. As a general rule, if an application asks for your social security number and you do not have one yet, leave that space blank but fill out and turn in the otherwise completed application. If a scholarship specifically requests a SSN, ask if it is possible to submit an ITIN instead. http://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/2016-2017_maldef_scholarship_list.pdf Google Lime Scholarship Program: Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. This scholarship is pen to undocumented students with disabilities. https://mydocumentedlife.org/2016/09/13/google-scholarshipprogram-open-to-undocumented-students-with-disabilities/ Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Requirements: HS Senior; entering college/university in Fall 2017, 2016 member on a high school sports team or after school sports team, un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher; US Citizen or permanent resident; cannot be an employee of or have a parent/guardian who is an employee of Foot Locker: http://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about Deadline: December 16 Imagine America Scholarship Requirements: HS Senior, 2.5 GPA or higher, financial need, volunteer service during senior year; application process and selection by high school and selected college (not all colleges). http://imagineamerica.org/highschoolscholarships Deadline: Dec. 31 Scholarship Detective To celebrate their launch, they are awarding two $1,000 college scholarships. To enter you must submit an application and explain in 140 characters or less on how you plan to use the scholarship money. http://www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/index.cfm Deadline: December 31 (continued) 4
Due In January Hispanic Scholarship Fund As the nation s largest provider of college financial aid to Latino students, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of scholarship programs. Scholarship Application opens January 1. To prepare, start your MyHSF Profile today: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarships Applicants do not have to be Mensa members. They must enroll in a degree program in an accredited US institution of higher learning and submit an application and essay explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals. Information can be found at the website: http://www.mensafoundation.org/foundation/?linkservid=b6aab0c0-e081-4c23- C4B1342278718DA2&grp=900&part=y Deadline: January 15 Healthcare Leaders Scholarship This scholarship is applicable to any student pursuing an educational program in nursing or medical field. Must be 17 years+ and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All applicants must submit a 600-1000 word essay explaining what they hope to accomplish during their career in the medical field and how the scholarship would fulfill those goals. Finalists will be notified in February and must provide proof of enrollment and GPA (letters of acceptance, transcripts, etc.) before the scholarship recipient is selected. http://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/ Deadline January 29 Ge-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarshipprogram/ Deadline: Carson Scholarship Requirements: Students in grades 4-11; community service; GPA; nomination (one per school due by December 21, 2016) The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4 through 11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Students must attend an accredited K-12 school in the United States. Deadline: December 21 5
Hispanic Scholarship Fund As the nation s largest provider of college financial aid to Latino students, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of scholarship programs. Scholarship Application opens January 1. To prepare, start your MyHSF Profile today: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships Dell Scholars Program Scholarships include laptops, textbook credits, and up to 20,000 for tuition and fees. The program targets lowincome students who have at least a 2.4 GPA and also can demonstrate that they are driven and motivated. Contact: apply@dellscholars.org Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships Students need to live within a reasonable proximity to a Ronald McDonald House, be under 21 years of age, and have at least a 2.7 GPA. The national scholarships are 100,000 wards payable up to four years in an amount of 25,000 per year and are for use in undergraduate education only. http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-usscholarships Deadline: January 18 Buick Achievers Scholarship The GM Foundation proudly sponsors the Buick Achievers Scholarship program. The program targets well rounded students who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Contact: buickachievers@scholarshipsamerica.org Mediacom Communications Applications for this scholarship must live in the areas serviced by Mediacom. A list of all towns is listed on the application, which is available on their website. http://mediacomworldclass.com/ Deadline: February 17 FIDM Scholarship This scholarship is for students interested in industries such as Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment and plan to attend FIDM. In the degree programs at FIDM, students learn the creative and business skills needed to succeed in the industries they serve. For more information about this and additional FIDM scholarship programs, go to: http://fidmscholarshipfoundation.org/en/scholarship+info/ 6
Lorem Ipsum Contests!!! Issue Date 2017 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites high school students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. First place winner will receive $20,000. More information is available at: https://www.jfklibrary.org/education/profile-in-courage-essay- Contest/Eligibility-and-Requirements.aspx Deadline: January 4 SunTrust College Scholarship Sweepstakes Enter to win 500; two winners will be chosen every two weeks from October through May. http://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship-sweepstakes/index.html University Tutor Enter this essay contest for a chance to win $1,000. Must be at least 16 years old to enter the monthly contest by writing a brief essay on the topic. For more information go to: https://www.jfklibrary.org/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and- Requirements.aspx Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Contest Applicants must create and submit a photo, artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. This contest is open to high school and college students. http://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcards-scholarship.htm Deadline: March 2
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